Finance Administrator (Research and Engagement)

Creative Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A public arts institution in Glasgow is seeking a Finance Administrator (Research and Engagement) to provide financial support for various projects. The role requires proven finance administration experience and strong organizational skills. This part-time position (0.6 FTE) offers a starting salary of £29,686 per annum pro rata. Applications close on 19 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance administration, ideally within a research or project funding context.
• Understanding of financial management of research grants and funded projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key financial support within the Research and Engagement team.
• Raise contracts and process payments in line with institutional procedures.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of divisional budgets.

Job description

Finance Administrator (Research and Engagement)

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Deadline: 19 October 2025 at 23:55

Finance Administrator (Research and Engagement)
Fixed term (12 months), Part Time (0.6 FTE – 21 hours per week)
Starting salary: £29,686 per annum pro rata

Finance Administrator (Research and Engagement)
Fixed term (12 months), Part Time (0.6 FTE – 21 hours per week)
Starting salary: £29,686 per annum pro rata

We are: looking for a Finance Administrator to join our busy Research and Engagement team.

You will be: responsible for delivering key financial support within the Research and Engagement team. This will include raising contracts and processing payments in line with institutional procedures, monitoring and maintaining accurate records of divisional budgets, and assisting with the preparation of mid-term and end-of-term financial statements for a range of funded projects and grants. You will work closely with colleagues across the Conservatoire and external partners to ensure effective financial administration and compliance with funding requirements.

You will have: proven experience in finance administration, ideally within a research or project funding context, along with an understanding of the financial management of research grants and funded projects. You will be confident handling large volumes of data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and comfortable working in a busy office environment. You will also have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and work autonomously using your own initiative. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, both within the institution and externally.

The RCS continues to foster a culture that welcomes and supports new voices, balances the pursuit of excellence with individuality and experimentation, and champions all forms of a diverse performance community so that students and graduates can fulfil their potential as artists and creative citizens.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 19th October 2025

The deadline is Sunday 19 October 2025 at 23:55.

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