Research Grants, Contracts & Financial Coordinator

HIJOBS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university located in the UK is seeking a Research Grants, Contracts and Finance Coordinator to manage externally funded grants and contracts effectively. The ideal candidate holds a qualification in Business Administration or Finance and has at least 3 years’ experience in grants administration. This role offers extensive annual leave, a pension scheme, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

45 days annual leave per year

Local Government Pension Scheme

10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland

Occupational sick pay scheme

Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes

Employment Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in grants and contracts administration.
• Knowledge of public and private funding regulations.
• Strong analytical and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of externally funded grants and contracts.
• Ensure funding rules, university policies and legal requirements are adhered to.
• Provide financial and operational support to the team.

Skills

Grants and contracts administration

Financial management

Analytical skills

Knowledge of funding regulations

Education

Qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Research Administration or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Research Grants, Contracts and Finance Coordinator, to be based at our Thurso campus.

Responsibilities

The post holders will be lead the management of externally funded grants and contracts, ensuring funding rules, university policies and legal requirements are adhered to. You will provide financial and operational support to the Research and Knowledge Exchange department and work with the team to secure and manage projects from start to finish.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

The suitable candidates will hold a qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Research Administration or related field. You should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in grants and contracts administration, have knowledge of public and private funding regulations and have strong analytical and financial managements skills. Participation in large multi-partner projects and practical knowledge of the UHI and UHI NWH practices, processes and procedures relevant to the role would be advantageous.

A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.

The duration of this contract is open-ended and subject to funding and probationary

Benefits of working for us

• 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme