Research Support Officer

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + 16 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing facilities

Personal development opportunities

On-site childcare and discounts

Travel schemes

Job summary

University of Leeds is seeking a proactive administrator to provide high quality, customer-focused research support to the Faculty Research and Innovation Office (FRIO). The role is based on the university campus with hybrid working options and flexible arrangements may be discussed.

You will assist with grants management and the post-award process within the Research Operations service and report to the Senior Research Support Administrator (Post-Award).

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, customer-focused environment.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Experience with financial systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality research support to FRIO.
• Support grants management and post-award administration.
• Coordinate with stakeholders in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Proactive attitude

Tools

Financial software

Grants management systems

Job description

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

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer focussed research support to our Faculty Research and Innovation Office (FRIO).

You will support the provision of grants management and financial administration within the FRIO, with a particular focus on the post-award process. You will be part of the University's Research Operations service, but will be deployed to the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and will report to the Senior Research Support Administrator (Post-Award).

With administrative experience in a busy, customer focussed environment, you will also have excellent organisation and communication skills, experience of financial systems and procedures, and the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - that's 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options 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.
• Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!