Part-Time Strategic Research Grants Administrator

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Cambridge, Department of Psychology, is seeking a part-time Research Grants Administrator to support a busy portfolio of around 70 active research grants. You will work across pre- and post-award activities, act as the first point of contact for grant queries, and collaborate with researchers and the Research Operations Office to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, preferably within a research, higher education, finance, accounting or grant management environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to support colleagues in a busy environment.
• Good IT skills including Word, Excel and emails; use of bespoke financial/grant/reporting systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive and efficient research management service across the full lifecycle of research grants.
• Act as the first point of contact for research grant related queries from researchers and professional service colleagues.
• Support pre-award and post-award activities and ensure compliance with university, funder and regulatory requirements.
• Cultivate close working relationships with academic staff and Research Operations Office to deliver research projects on time.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of Cambridge, Department of Psychology, is seeking a part-time Research Grants Administrator to support a busy portfolio of around 70 active research grants. You will work across pre- and post-award activities, act as the first point of contact for grant queries, and collaborate with researchers and the Research Operations Office to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities