Senior Research Funding Administrator (Pre and Post Award Grant Administrator)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Research Funding Administrator to support academic researchers at a prestigious institution. This full-time role involves managing research funding applications, providing expert support on diverse projects, and ensuring effective post-award grant management. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with flexible working arrangements, making it ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced setting. Join a team dedicated to advancing research and making a significant impact in the academic community.

Qualifications

• Experience in grants administration/accounts within the HE sector.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-award support to academic researchers.
• Manage research funding applications and post-award grant management.

Skills

Grants Administration

Accountancy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Research Funding Administrator (Pre and Post Award Grant Administrator), Edinburgh

Client:

The University of Edinburgh

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

CMVM/ The Roslin Institute/ R(D)SVS

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended: permanent contract

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a UE06 Senior Research Funding Administrator to provide pre- and post-award support to academic researchers and investigators of The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (R(D)SVS) on the Easter Bush Campus.

You will take a leading role in providing specialist and expert support to academic investigators and researchers on a diverse portfolio of research projects. You are responsible for the research funding applications in a fast-paced, deadline-driven role, through to the point of set-up. You will also be responsible for the delivery of post-award grant management, including support for resource management and reporting on the projects.

This role involves capturing and analyzing the finance and resources of externally funded research activities, influencing the overall finance and resources position for both The Roslin Institute and R(D)SVS on the Easter Bush Campus.

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week). We are open to considering flexible working patterns and hybrid working arrangements (combining remote and on-campus work) on a non-contractual basis.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualifications plus relevant grants administration/accounts experience within the HE sector, demonstrating progression in demanding roles
• Excellent accountancy and numeracy skills, with knowledge of job costing and financial/budget modeling
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to persuade and negotiate
• High analytical and organizational skills, with accuracy and attention to detail
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working in a busy, varied role with a focus on service delivery