This is a new role in the department and will be a key position in the Psychiatry grants team, reporting to the Finance Manager (Research) who leads the team in the provision of pre- and post-award administration and tailored financial planning support to Principal Investigators (PIs).
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The post is permanent and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital. The post is available on a hybrid basis with the postholder expected to work on-site for a minimum of two days each week.
You will provide day-to-day guidance and mentoring to a team of three (2.6 FTE) Grants Officers, supporting the Finance Manager (Research) and ensuring consistently excellent service delivery. You will manage a diverse portfolio of research projects, ensuring that the needs of PIs, professional services, and the requirements of research funders are met. You will act as a key point of contact for PIs and researchers, providing regular financial updates and responding to queries.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for career development within grants administration, working alongside world-leading mental health research teams.
The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford—a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from MRC, Wellcome Trust, and NIHR, and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry. The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and will have substantial experience in research grants administration, including both pre- and post-award processes. With strong communication skills, you will be able to explain complex financial or regulatory matters in simple and understandable terms. Excellent numeracy skills are essential, as is confidence in financial data analysis and proficiency in using financial systems such as Oracle R12 and costing tools like X5 and Worktribe.
Diversity is valued and we are committed to equality. Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams and initiatives, including our values and behaviours framework, work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming, and inclusive as possible.
Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX
The University of Oxford offers a stimulating work environment with an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research addresses many global challenges, from reducing carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
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