Funding Support Coordinator

Association Of Research Managers And Administrators (ARMA) Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A research funding organization in Leeds is looking for a Project Coordinator to join their Funding Support Team. The role requires overseeing project coordination activities, ensuring successful delivery of funded programs and managing budgets. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and have experience in managing projects, particularly in a higher education context. This position offers opportunities for personal development in a supportive team environment while contributing to meaningful research activities.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Supportive work culture

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and delivering projects, ideally with external funding.
• Organized with ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Proactive and detail-oriented individual.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery on externally funded business programmes.
• Monitor projects and create appropriate reports.
• Manage budgets and ensure compliance with funding rules.
• Support team to ensure successful project implementation.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Customer service

Problem solving

Job description

About the role

Due to an internal promotion we have an exciting opportunity to join the Funding Support Team as a Project Coordinator. The team are seeking an enthusiastic, detail orientated person to take responsibility for project coordination activities that supports a range of research and knowledge activity.

Key responsibilities

• Support delivery on externally funded business facing programmes including support for in-person workshops and ensuring successful outcomes for all stakeholders.
• Successfully monitor projects against deliverables, creating appropriate reports and case studies.
• Work with attention to detail to manage budgets and ensure compliance with funding rules and regulations.
• Support colleagues in the Funding Support Team to ensure project implementation is successful, efficient and achieves deliverables.

About you

This opportunity would be perfect for the type of person who enjoys working with a range of stakeholders. You’ll need to be adaptable with a willingness to attend and support in-person events and activities and with outstanding customer service instincts.

You will be highly organised and be able to juggle projects at varying stages. You can proactively manage multiple responsibilities, with the ability to dip in and out of tasks seamlessly. You must be a tenacious problem solver, who forward thinks and can plan your time accordingly.

Experience of successfully managing and delivering projects, ideally externally funding, is essential.

It would be an advantage if you have worked in Higher Education before, or a similar large organisation where you were able to follow complex processes and understand the needs of the wider organisation.

Why Join Us

The Funding Support Team are a friendly, supportive and high performing team. You will get the opportunity to influence and improve processes, with plentiful opportunity for development and skills growth. From a wider perspective, Leeds Beckett University is committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment where staff can thrive and contribute to the institution’s mission of providing high-quality education and research. The university offers competitive benefits, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and innovation.

Closing date: Thursday 29th January 2026 (23:59)