Post-Award Grants Specialist — Hybrid/Immediate Start

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days on site)

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd in partnership with a Southwest London university is seeking a Post-Award Specialist (Research/Grants) on a temporary contract starting immediately and running through December 2026. The role involves managing post-award admin for research grants and using Agresso (Unit4 ERP).

You will support academics and project teams, ensure funder compliance, monitor budgets, process transactions, and produce financial reports.

Qualifications

• Post-award administration experience for research grants.
• Experience using Agresso (Unit4 ERP) is required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award administration of research grants ensuring compliance with funder regulations and organisational policies.
• Maintain grant finances using Agresso (Unit4 ERP), process transactions, monitor budgets, reconcile accounts, and produce financial reports.
• Prioritize a varied workload, manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and timely delivery.
• Resolve queries and financial issues proactively, escalating when needed and contributing to process improvements.
• Provide clear financial advice and support to academics, project teams, finance colleagues, and external funding bodies.

Skills

Highly organized

Experience in high-pressure env.

IT systems proficiency

Tools

Agresso (Unit4 ERP)

Job description

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd in partnership with a Southwest London university is seeking a Post-Award Specialist (Research/Grants) on a temporary contract starting immediately and running through December 2026. The role involves managing post-award admin for research grants and using Agresso (Unit4 ERP).

You will support academics and project teams, ensure funder compliance, monitor budgets, process transactions, and produce financial reports.