Research Grant Officer

Venn Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in London is seeking an interim Research Grant Officer to oversee financial operations of research grants. Responsibilities include managing grant portfolios, calculating costs, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in a higher education setting and strong numerical skills. This role offers an hourly rate of £26.50 - £29, with hybrid working available for 6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a post award capacity within a higher education setting.
• Experience and knowledge of costing methodologies including FEC.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of research grants and contracts.
• Calculate and allocate overheads, indirect, and estates costs.
• Keep accurate account reconciliations and handle financial data.

Skills

Excellent numerical skills

Ability to do complex calculations

Knowledge of costing methodologies

Job description

We are recruiting an interim Research Grant Officer to manage the financial operations of a diverse research portfolio at a prestigious London university. The post holder will have the full responsibility for post-award processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of research grants and contracts, including claims
• Calculate and allocate overheads, indirect, and estates costs to departments
• Keep accurate account reconciliations and handle financial data for reporting
• Generate invoices and prepare financial statements for sign-off
• Respond to queries from departments and credit control
• Review monthly exception reports and take corrective action
• Support account reviews and ensure obligations are met before closure

Experience required:

• Experience working in a post award capacity within a higher education setting
• Experience and knowledge of costing methodologies including FEC
• Excellent numerical skills and the ability to do complex calculations, manipulate and present financial data

Hourly rate: £26.50 - £29

Duration: 6 months

Location: London (hybrid working with 2 days on site)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.