Research Finance Manager

Brunel University London; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel University London is seeking a Research Finance Manager to lead grant management efforts. This fixed-term role involves overseeing complex research projects, ensuring high-quality post-award administration, and collaborating with academic and administrative staff. The university promotes a hybrid working approach and offers a supportive environment for all applicants.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Discretionary university closure days

Excellent training and development opportunities

Comprehensive pension scheme

Health-related support

Qualifications

• Strong leadership on research grant management needed.
• Experience with post-award services for research projects required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of large or complex research projects.
• Deliver high-quality post-award services and support university departments.

Job description

Research Finance Manager - 11606

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 7 from £39,607 to £46,771 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, with potential to progress to £50,858 per annum.

Hours: Full-time

Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Brunel University London, established in 1966, is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social, and cultural benefits.

As a member of the Brunel Management Accounts Team, this role provides leadership on research grant management. The post holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality post-award services for externally funded research projects and supporting academic researchers, administrative staff, and other university departments involved in post-award administration. The role involves managing a portfolio of research projects, many of which are large or complex, and includes tasks related to planning, monitoring, reporting, and decision-making support.

We offer a generous annual leave package, discretionary university closure days, excellent training and development opportunities, a comprehensive pension scheme, and health-related support. The university supports a hybrid working approach.

Interviews are scheduled for the week of 20th November 2023, and will be conducted in person.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Brunel University London is committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those currently underrepresented in our workforce.