Research Support Administrator (Pre Award)

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

L'Université de Leeds recherche un Administrateur de Support Recherche (Pré-Award) pour rejoindre le Bureau de Recherche de la Faculté. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience substantielle dans un environnement de bureau actif, avec d'excellentes compétences en communication et en organisation. Ce poste offre une rémunération compétitive, des congés généreux et un accès à des opportunités de développement personnel.

Benefits

26 jours de congé plus 16 jours fériés

Pension généreuse

Accès à des installations de bien-être

Opportunités de développement personnel

Services de garde d'enfants sur place

Qualifications

• Expérience substantielle dans un rôle de support recherche ou finance.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression et à respecter des délais serrés.
• Aptitude à construire des réseaux solides.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un support de recherche pré-attribution de haute qualité.
• Travailler avec les administrateurs et les investigateurs principaux pour le coût de projet.
• Suivre les règles de l'Université et des financeurs.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Job description

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you customer focused and excited about delivering outstanding service? Do you have extensive experience working in a busy office environment within research support or finance? Do you want to join a team committed to supporting the strategic objectives and research culture of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences?

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual to provide high-quality, customer-focused, pre-award research support to our Faculty Research Office (FRO). You will work closely with the Senior Research Support Administrator (Pre-Award) and Principal Investigators to support project costing while following University and funder rules and regulations. You will be part of the University's Research Operations service, deployed to the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, reporting to the Senior Research Support Administrator (Pre-Award).

You should have substantial experience in a research support or finance role, be an excellent communicator, and able to build strong networks. Strong problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, are essential.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if eligible for salary concessions. For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. For research and academic posts, eligibility under the Global Talent visa will be considered. More information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

What We Offer In Return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 bank holidays or days the University is closed (including Christmas) – totaling 42 days annually!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership at The Edge, our state-of-the-art campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies, and more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes are also available.

And much more.

To explore the post further or for any queries, please contact:

Rachel Robinson, Senior Research Administrator (Pre-Award)

Email: [e-mail]