Research Grants & Finance Specialist (Hybrid)

University of Edinburgh; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Research Grants Administrator within the Edinburgh Research Office. This role focuses on delivering financial management and post award administration for a portfolio of research grants, collaborating across the Research Grants Team and with colleagues across departments to ensure compliant, timely reporting and funding stewardship.

You will contribute to maintaining effective processes, aligning with funder terms and University policy, and

Responsibilities

• manage the delivery of their portfolio of grants in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• provide a high quality of service through compliance with funder terms and conditions and University policy
• work with colleagues to find solutions, manage issues and risks, enabling academic colleagues to maximise their research funding
• help us continually improve our processes and procedures and train others in new ways of working

Job description

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Research Grants Administrator within the Edinburgh Research Office. This role focuses on delivering financial management and post award administration for a portfolio of research grants, collaborating across the Research Grants Team and with colleagues across departments to ensure compliant, timely reporting and funding stewardship.

You will contribute to maintaining effective processes, aligning with funder terms and University policy, and