Research Funding & Proposals Officer

Heriot-Watt University; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

9 buildings closed days

Job summary

Heriot‑Watt University seeks a Research Development Officer to support the Research Development Team in delivering pre‑award services for externally funded research across five Schools. You will help identify funding sources, cost, price, and coordinate submissions, working with funders and internal approvals.

The role emphasizes training delivery, data management, and policy guidance on ethics and governance, in a collaborative university environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across audiences.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in preparing proposals.
• Ability to manage day‑to‑day responsibilities with initiative.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience supporting research proposal development and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre‑award support for externally funded proposals.
• Interpret funder rules, review costings, and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate submission of funding proposals via internal/external systems.
• Offer guidance on project finance and pre‑award budgeting.
• Maintain research information systems and develop training resources.
• Liaise with external funders and partner institutions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proposal development support

Education

Honours degree or equivalent

Tools

Worktribe

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

UKRI/Funding portals experience

Job description

Heriot‑Watt University seeks a Research Development Officer to support the Research Development Team in delivering pre‑award services for externally funded research across five Schools. You will help identify funding sources, cost, price, and coordinate submissions, working with funders and internal approvals.

The role emphasizes training delivery, data management, and policy guidance on ethics and governance, in a collaborative university environment.