Research Funding & Awards Specialist

The University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (38 days)

Flexible work options (hybrid)

Generous pension scheme

Discounts and rewards

Staff networks

Recognition awards

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a capable Pricing & Awards professional to join the RPI Pricing Team. You will provide expert support for research costings, applications and awards, while ensuring funder rules and university policies are followed.

You will help set up funding schemes, maintain institutional accounts, and support colleagues across faculties. You will lead a small team, coordinate workload, and deputise for the Pricing Team Manager as required, contributing to accurate

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse and interpret complex information and data.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with budgets or financial information and costings.
• Proven ability to build professional relationships beyond immediate team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice for research costings, applications and awards.
• Set up funding schemes in internal databases and manage accounts.
• Oversee compliance with funder rules and university procedures.
• Lead the Pricing & Awards Team to meet deadlines and maximize budgets.
• Line manage Pricing & Awards staff and support professional development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Budgeting awareness

Relationship building

Leadership

Decision making

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking a capable Pricing & Awards professional to join the RPI Pricing Team. You will provide expert support for research costings, applications and awards, while ensuring funder rules and university policies are followed.

You will help set up funding schemes, maintain institutional accounts, and support colleagues across faculties. You will lead a small team, coordinate workload, and deputise for the Pricing Team Manager as required, contributing to accurate