Strategic Research Grants Assistant — Remote

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

Job summary

University of Cambridge invites applications for the role of School Research Grant Assistant within the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences, primarily in the Faculty of History, with a flexible team approach across the School.

The role focuses on supporting research grant administration, guiding PIs and staff through the full grants lifecycle, and maximizing grant income while mitigating risk using systems like Worktribe, CHRIS, and CUFS. Training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in grants administration is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.

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.
• Support Principal Investigators and staff using University systems such as Worktribe, CHRIS and CUFS.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate as part of a flexible team.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Initiative

Flexibility

Grants administration

Tools

Worktribe

CHRIS

CUFS

Job description

University of Cambridge invites applications for the role of School Research Grant Assistant within the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences, primarily in the Faculty of History, with a flexible team approach across the School.

The role focuses on supporting research grant administration, guiding PIs and staff through the full grants lifecycle, and maximizing grant income while mitigating risk using systems like Worktribe, CHRIS, and CUFS. Training will be provided where needed.