Research Support Officer (Post Award)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and Wellbeing: gym access

Personal development courses

On-site childcare access

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Job summary

University of Leeds is seeking a professional and proactive individual to provide high quality, customer-focused research support as part of the Faculty Research Office. You will support grants management and financial administration within the FRO, with particular responsibility for the post-award process.

The role is based on campus with scope for hybrid working and flexible arrangements. You should have experience in a busy, customer-focused environment and strong interpersonal skills to work

Qualifications

• Experience in grants management or post-award administration.
• Experience in a busy customer-focused environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, customer-focused research support as part of the Faculty Research Office.
• Support grants management and financial administration within the FRO, with responsibility for the post-award process.
• Liaise with internal teams and manage tasks to meet tight deadlines.

Job description

Interviews are expected to take place Wednesday 16 December 2026

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 as part of our Faculty Research Office (FRO). You will support the provision of grants management and financial administration within the FRO, with particular responsibility for the post-award process.

With administrative experience of working in a busy, customer focused environment, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a wider support team and experience of working to tight deadlines and independently prioritising multiple tasks.

This vacancy is within the Finance Service but it is based in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. However, should the business need arise, and after full consultation with you, you may be deployed elsewhere within the Finance Service.

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 approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options 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!

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

Jatinder Haq, Research Support Administrator

Email: [e-mail]