School Research Grant Assistant

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a School Research Grant Assistant within the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences. The role focuses on supporting grant administration and research-related objectives across the Faculty of History and related offices, in a flexible, hybrid team.

You will advise PIs and staff across the full grants lifecycle, circulate grant opportunities, and help with post‑award activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a research role is advantageous.
• Candidates with transferable skills welcome; full training provided.
• High level of organisation and ability to prioritise deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and administrative support across the full grants lifecycle.
• Create and circulate information about grant opportunities.
• Support development of grant applications and post‑award activities.
• Explain processes clearly to PIs and staff.
• Work with university systems such as Worktribe, CHRIS and CUFS.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Initiative

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Worktribe

CHRIS

CUFS

Job description

# School Research Grant AssistantUUniversity of CambridgeCB2 1TNvia University of CambridgePosted 5 Nov 2026Apply on cam.ac.uk →Applications are invited for the role of School Research Grant Assistant within the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences.This is an exciting and varied post primarily dedicated to supporting research grant administration and research related objectives in the Faculty of History, whilst also supporting other institutions across the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences as part of a wider, flexible team of School Research Grant Assistants.The Faculty of History is world leading, dynamic, and home to diverse portfolios of research activity. The Department can routinely be found at the top of UK and world University ranking lists and maintain cultures which continue to expand understandings in a wide scope of specialisms - more information can be found via the following link: (https://www.hist.cam.ac.uk/about-us). The Grants Assistant role is vital to the research objectives of the Faculty and will play a major part in all aspects of research administration.The School Research Grant Assistant provides expert support and guidance to Principal Investigators (PIs) and Department based research staff, with an outcome of timely, accurate and risk-mitigated research grant applications. The role holder works in collaboration with PIs and project support staff to enable effective and efficient grant management of active research grants across the School.The School Research Grant Assistant will:• provide financial and administrative support and guidance across the full grants lifecycle to academic, research and administrative staff, to enable effective and efficient grant management.• create and circulate accessible information about grant opportunities; work with relevant staff to support the development of grant applications and to support grants post award, maximising income and mitigating risk, using University systems such as Worktribe, CHRIS and CUFS.• be an excellent communicator with the confidence to relate to a wide range of people and to be an effective team player with a flexible approach.• possess high level organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to take initiative and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines.The successful applicant will join a team of experienced research grants personnel, working collaboratively across the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences.Although experience in a research role is advantageous, applications from individuals with transferable skills are welcome, since full training in research grant systems and processes will be provided, where required.This a 1.0 FTE role, based at a combination of the Faculty of History, the Humanities and Social Sciences School Office, and remotely. Hours and working pattern can be discussed at interview.For a full person specification, key responsibilities and requirements, which your application will be scored against, please see the Further Particulars.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Daniel Starling, School Research Grants Manager, at [e-mail] you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Karin Kuchta, HR Coordinator at [e-mail] quote reference AK51378 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.