Strategic Research Grants & Projects Manager

Queen's University Belfast; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement up to 8.4 weeks

Pension schemes

Development opportunities

Job summary

Queen's University Belfast is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the EPSRC NetworkPlus programme, ensuring efficient operational, administrative, financial and compliance functions. The role requires coordinating relationships with internal teams and external partners to meet funding requirements.

The post involves managing funds and projects, delivering claims, reports and audits, and supporting governance and best practice across the network.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within a business or academic environment.
• Experience developing and implementing project and finance management processes for major funders.
• Experience coordinating claims, reports and audits for funding bodies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality project management, ensuring operational, administrative, financial and compliance functions meet EPSRC and university requirements.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to keep projects on track.
• Manage the practical and financial management of the NetworkPlus and funded mini-projects.

Skills

Grant funder experience

Project management

Audits and reporting

Education

Degree or professional qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

Queen's University Belfast is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the EPSRC NetworkPlus programme, ensuring efficient operational, administrative, financial and compliance functions. The role requires coordinating relationships with internal teams and external partners to meet funding requirements.

The post involves managing funds and projects, delivering claims, reports and audits, and supporting governance and best practice across the network.