Strategic Research Funding Administrator

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Strathclyde seeks a Strategic Research Funding Team Administrator in RKES to support the development and management of funded research and knowledge exchange projects. This is a fixed term 12-month, 1 FTE role (35 hours/week).

You will play a vital role in supporting staff of the Strategic Research Funding Team (UK and International), and academic staff and their external contacts, in relation to the development and management of the research funding application activity of the

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level or equivalent.
• Experience in administrative support roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Strategic Research Funding Team.
• Track internal budgets for research development activity.
• Develop and maintain the RKES intranet for research funding activity.
• Update funding opportunities in the Worktribe system.
• Maintain databases, spreadsheets and recording systems.
• Arrange internal and external meetings and training events.
• Prepare and deliver agendas and notes.

Skills

Administrative support

Budget tracking

Education

HNC level or equivalent

Tools

Worktribe

Job description

Strategic Research Funding Administrator (847691)

Term:Fixed Term (12 months)

FTE:1 (35 hours/week)

The University of Strathclyde wishes to appoint a Strategic Research Funding Team Administrator in the Research and Knowledge Exchange Services (RKES) Directorate. The RKES Strategic Research Funding Team works with the academic community of the University, and with external clients and funders, to assist with the development of new, funded research and knowledge exchange projects.

You will play a vital role in supporting staff of the Strategic Research Funding Team (UK and International), and academic staff and their external contacts, in relation to the development and management of the research funding application activity of the University. You will provide administrative support, including tracking of internal budgets for research development activity, the development and maintenance of the RKES intranet for research funding activity, the update of strategic funding opportunities to the University research management system (Worktribe), maintaining databases, spreadsheets and recording systems. You will arrange internal and external meetings and training events. You will prepare and deliver agendas and notes.
Educated to HNC level or equivalent, previous experience of working in an administrative support role is essential.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Daniela Bolle, Head of Strategic Research Funding([e-mail]).

Formal interviews for this post will be held on 26 October 2026.

Strategic Research Funding Administrator (847691)

Department: Research and Knowledge Exchange Services Directorate