Research Funding Support Officer (CC12678)

University of Bath; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated individual to join the Research Funding team in a part-time role. This position offers the opportunity to support the implementation of a new grant application system, working closely with experienced professionals. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with a solid understanding of the research funding landscape. This role not only contributes to advancing the university's research reputation but also provides a chance to grow within a collaborative and inclusive environment. If you're ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Counselling Services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Staff Discounts

Generous Pension Schemes

Annual Leave with Discretionary Days

Professional Development Opportunities

Free Museum Entry

Relocation Allowance

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Good understanding of research funding landscape in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Support the Research Funding team during the URMS project.
• Participate in user acceptance testing for the new costing system.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

IT Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Degree Level Education

Relevant Professional Experience

Job description

Join the Research Funding team in Research and Impact Services (RIS). We're looking for someone to be part of our team, in this fixed-term part-time role.

About Us

Research and Impact Services is responsible for advancing the University's international reputation for research and knowledge transfer by:

1. Increasing the volume of externally funded research
2. Improving grant application success rates
3. Enhancing strategic and operational support to academic departments

Our department is the primary conduit for government, business, charity, and other funders to access the research expertise and knowledge of the University of Bath.

About The Role

Over the next two years, the University will implement a new grant application and award costing system (Worktribe), managed through the University Research Management System (URMS) project. RIS is looking for a hardworking individual with excellent interpersonal skills to support the Research Funding team during this period.

You will work closely with the Pre-Award Development Officers, Pre-Award Support Officer, Pre-Award Manager, and Head of Research Funding to support the effort to ensure that the outputs of the URMS project are realized within the agreed timescales. This will also involve planning and participation in user acceptance testing for the new system.

You will develop comprehensive knowledge of the University’s costing system and be able to confidently advise, support, and guide colleagues across the University.

About You

This role requires excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with a good understanding of the research funding landscape for the higher education sector, and some familiarity with costing systems used to support funding applications. You will be educated to degree level or hold significant, relevant professional experience.

You Will Also Have

• Excellent numeracy and IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-confidence and the ability to stand your ground, remaining calm under pressure
• Good self-motivation and time-management skills

Further Information

The post is offered on a part-time basis (21.9 hours per week) for 12 months, starting in August 2025. Applications for secondment from existing staff are welcome.

Our team works both remotely and on campus, following a hybrid model. It is strongly preferred that you are available to work on campus on Wednesdays for team meetings.

For an informal discussion, contact Emma Dowden, Head of Pre Award ([e-mail]), or Sarah Ibbitson, URMS Project Manager ([e-mail]). Please submit your application via the University website.

What We Offer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. Benefits include:

• Free counselling services
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discounts (gym, postgraduate tuition, language courses)
• Generous pension schemes
• Annual leave with discretionary days
• Professional development opportunities
• Free museum entry
• Relocation allowance and more

We encourage applications from all backgrounds to enrich our community. Find out more about our benefits and what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on X.

Closing Date: 25 May 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £30,805 to £37,174