Grants Officer

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grants Officer to join their dynamic team within a prestigious department. This role is pivotal in managing a diverse portfolio of research awards, ensuring smooth pre-award and post-award processes while collaborating with academics, finance, and HR teams. The position requires excellent organisational and planning skills to handle multiple projects effectively. With a blend of office and remote work, this opportunity offers a supportive environment where your contributions will significantly impact research funding and project success. If you thrive in a busy, collaborative setting and are passionate about supporting research initiatives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and planning skills are essential for managing multiple projects.
• Experience in financial management and reporting is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of awards covering pre-award and post-award functions.
• Act as a key contact for academics and researchers, coordinating with various teams.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Planning Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position: Grants Officer

Location: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

Overview: Applications are invited for a Grants Officer to work with a team within the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. The successful applicant will hold a key role in the administrative structure of the department, working within the large and busy grants team.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage a portfolio of awards within research groups, covering both pre-award and post-award functions.
2. Act as a key contact for academics and researchers, collaborating closely with research groups, Finance and HR teams, and central Research Services and Research Accounts teams.
3. Provide support on costings for internal and external grant funding applications.
4. Coordinate the setup of awards, including dealing with research contracts.
5. Monitor budgets and spending on awarded projects.
6. Provide financial advice to the Principal Investigator as required.
7. Complete financial reporting.
8. Manage post-award processes in accordance with sponsor and University requirements.

This is a busy and varied role, requiring the ability to manage a large number of projects concurrently. It would suit a self-directed individual with good organisational and planning skills who enjoys working proactively and as part of a team. You will be expected to deal confidently with a variety of stakeholders and build effective working relationships across the department and university.

You will be based in the Radcliffe Primary Care building, with a minimum requirement of two days in the office, while agreeing a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager. We have two permanent posts available.

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