Funding Support Officer (Fixed term until 31st July 2026)

Leeds Beckett University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Beckett University is seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable individual to join the Funding Support Team. This fixed-term role involves supporting various projects, ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines, and providing responsive assistance to colleagues. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Excellent holiday entitlements

Flexible working

Reduced study fees

Subsidised fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Ability to follow complex processes in a higher education environment.
• Experience providing responsive support to colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Organize project meetings and prepare associated paperwork.
• Ensure accurate and timely responses to internal and external queries.
• Support colleagues in delivering complex, high-value projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Experience in higher education or a similar large organization

Job description

Job Description

This is a fixed term position (until 31st July 2026).

The Funding Support Team at Leeds Beckett University are looking for some additional support. Could you be the person we need?

About The Role

It is an exciting time for the Funding Support Team, with an expanding portfolio of Research and Knowledge Exchange projects and implementation of a new system, this is your opportunity to get involved and support a range of activity across the team. We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-orientated person who is adaptable and able to work across projects and with a variety of members of the team.

The role will support delivery of activity including organising project meetings and the associated paperwork, preparation of supporting information including legal documents or claims, and the development of marketing material or other promotional activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with attention to detail to support activity in line with internal and external rules and guidance including a range of financial and communication activities
• Ensure accurate and timely responses to queries both internal and external
• Liaise with colleagues across the university to support the delivery of complex, high value projects.
• 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 person who enjoys a varied workload and is happy to provide a high degree of responsive support to a range of colleagues.

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.

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 challenge 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 2rd July 2025 (2359)

Interviews Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 15th July (this may be subject to change).

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Lucy Scott via email at [e-mail]

Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date.

Working here means you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

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