Research Finance Administrator

University of Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking a Research Finance Administrator on a full-time fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave, with a starting salary of £30,878. The role supports the Research Services Directorate within Health and Life Sciences, based at Streatham campus.

The post offers hybrid working with some campus and some home-based hours, and requires on-campus work at Streatham Campus on Tuesdays. Training may require initial days on site.

Responsibilities

• Budget monitoring and financial stewardship for live grants.
• Provision of live grant information to grant holders.
• Financial reporting to sponsors and other external bodies.
• Grant administration and related financial activities.

Job description

About The Role

Research Finance Administrator

Thisfull-timepost is availablefrom 28 September 2026 on a fixed term basis to cover a maternity until 27 September 2027.Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager.

The starting salary will be from £30,878on Grade D, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home. This role has an expectation to work on the Streatham Campus on Tuesdays as a minimum. Other days may be required initially for training.

Summary of the role

The Research Services Directorate is a key enabler to the delivery of the University's Research and Impact Strategy and meeting research income targets.You will be based within the PS Connect Research Finance pillar, in the faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS), situated at our Streatham campus.

You will provide support and quality assurance for all Research Finance activities including budget monitoring; financial stewardship for live grants; provision of live grant information to support grant holders; financial reporting to sponsors and other external bodies and grant administration.

Research Finance staff are based at our Streatham and St Luke's Campuses, support activity in all Faculties and work closely with colleagues based in Cornwall.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further Information

Please contact Mandy Bedford [e-mail]