Research Grants Officer

Venn Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading London-based university is seeking a skilled Research Grants Officer for interim support on EU/EC-funded projects. Responsibilities include managing financials and compliance with funding regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial management within academia and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary range of £40,000 - £51,000, with consideration for remote working for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience managing EC funded grants in a higher education setting.
• Strong knowledge of EU funding rules.
• Excellent financial administration skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive post-award financial support for EU/EC-funded research grants.
• Monitor budgets and process financial claims.
• Liaise with academic staff and funding bodies to support funded projects.

Skills

Financial management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of EU funding rules

Job description

This range is provided by Venn Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A leading London-based university is seeking a skilled and experienced Research Grants Officer to join their team on an interim basis. This role will focus on post-award financial management and support for research projects funded by the European Commission (EC) and other EU funding bodies.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive post-award financial support for EU/EC-funded research grants
• Monitor budgets, process financial claims, and ensure compliance with EC regulations
• Liaise with academic staff, funding bodies, and internal stakeholders to support the financial delivery of funded projects
• Prepare financial reports and audits in line with funder requirements
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliations, invoicing, and forecasting of project finances
• Experience managing EC funded grants within a higher education setting
• Strong knowledge of EU funding rules
• Excellent financial administration skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Annual Salary: £40,000 - £51,000 (paid on an hourly rate equivalent)

Location: London (Remote working will be considered for exceptional candidates)

Contract: Interim – 3 months

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

This role is moving quickly so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Administrative

• Industries

  Higher Education and Non-profit Organizations

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