Research Funding & Projects Support Officer

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Christmas closure

Purple Place employee discount

Job summary

University of Manchester seeks a proactive Research Support Officer to provide high-quality support to academics and researchers across the funding lifecycle. You will help with application development, award mobilisation and ongoing award management within a collaborative team.

Role involves managing project portfolios, costings, and coordinating with external partners to ensure timely funding information and robust reporting. A diverse, inclusive environment is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of the research administration lifecycle.
• Experience working within regulations and procedures.
• Strong numeracy with accuracy and data presentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across internal and external contacts.
• Capable of planning and prioritising varied work in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of research projects and provide responsive support to researchers.
• Prepare accurate project costings and advise on funding requirements.
• Coordinate with external partners for timely funding information.
• Support reporting, assurance and data-quality requirements.
• Collaborate across the wider research support service to meet changing priorities.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

Organisational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting

Job description

University of Manchester seeks a proactive Research Support Officer to provide high-quality support to academics and researchers across the funding lifecycle. You will help with application development, award mobilisation and ongoing award management within a collaborative team.

Role involves managing project portfolios, costings, and coordinating with external partners to ensure timely funding information and robust reporting. A diverse, inclusive environment is encouraged.