Project Finance and Compliance Officer

University of Huddersfield; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

University of Huddersfield invites applications for a Project Finance and Compliance Officer within the Research and Innovation Directorate. You will support academics and funders across the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and helping maximise grant funding.

You will bring substantial experience of project administration in higher education funding, with strong IT skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience of project administration within the Higher Education funding environment.
• Knowledge of research funding mechanisms and funder rules/regulations.
• Degree-level education or significant equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support for key strategic projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with funding guidelines, maximise grant funding, and support post-project close-down.
• Offer expert direction to help academics manage funded projects.

Education

Bachelor-level degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Research and Innovation (RI)

£40,266 - £45,147 per annum, pro rata

Indefinite

18.5 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Finance and Compliance Officer to join the University’s Research and Innovation (RI) Directorate. The post will report to the Research Funding Manager and work within the Research Support team.

You will provide specialist support for key strategic projects, delivering professional project support to academics and funders throughout the full project lifecycle. This includes ensuring compliance with funding guidelines, maximising grant funding awarded, and supporting projects through to post-project close-down. The post holder will provide a high level of expertise and direction to help academics increase and manage funded projects.

You will have significant experience of project administration within the Higher Education and Innovation funding environment, together with demonstrable knowledge of research funding mechanisms and research funding body rules and regulations, including claim and audit submissions.

Educated to degree level or with significant equivalent experience, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work to strict deadlines and meet targets. You will have excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams and advanced Excel.

We offer an excellent employment package, including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive,supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Athena Swan Silver Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder on our website.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Loretta Stoklosa via email.

Closing date: 25 October 2026.

Working for Equal Opportunities.

Inspiring Global Professionals.

£40,266 to £45,147. Grade 7 / pro rata