Research Finance Project Coordinator

University of Nottingham School of Humanities; Campus (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, diverse and supportive work

Hybrid working arrangement

27 days holiday pro-rata

Staff development and progression

Benefits including discounts and gym

Job summary

The University of Nottingham invites applications for a Post Award Administrator in the Research & Innovation (R&I) department, based at Jubilee Campus. You will play a key role delivering high quality post‑award management services across the university, working as a business partner with academics and professional service teams to ensure robust financial management of research portfolios.

The ideal candidate will have an HNC/HND or AAT or equivalent experience, strong analytical skills and

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or AAT (or equivalent) or relevant financial experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with figures and data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality post‑award management services for externally funded research.
• Act as a business partner to academics and professional services to ensure robust financial management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

HNC/HND (or equivalent)

AAT membership

Tools

Excel

Job description

Salary

£29,740 to £36,446 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience.

Area

Research & Innovation Strategy

Location

Jubilee Campus

Closing Date

Monday 26 October 2026

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Reference

FAB370626X1

Applications are invited for the above post based in the University of Nottingham Research & Innovation (R&I) department, Nottingham. The University of Nottingham is a research-driven institution with a leading international profile. Research & Innovation provides support, advice and guidance to the University’s research community. It also facilitates interaction between academics, research sponsors, and with business, regional and wider communities.

The post holder will work as part of a busy team providing effective and efficient research support for externally funded research through the delivery of high quality post award management services across the University. The role holders will operate as a business partners, working closely with other professional service teams and school/faculty research administrative support as well as directly with academics and other stakeholders, to ensure robust and effective financial management of our research and research related portfolio. The post sits within the R&I Post Award team, within Research Operations, part of Research & Innovation.

The successful candidate should be HNC/HND (or equivalent qualification) and/or membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) OR relevant financial experience demonstrating adhering to terms and conditions relating to external funders or financial regulations or other experience of following regulations that could be relevant.

You will demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving capability that enables you to manipulate figures and data with ease. You will demonstrate the ability to work in a methodical and organised manner with attention to detail, with a high volume of projects to manage. The requirement to be flexible where there are conflicting priorities and also take personal responsibility for owning and resolving issues is key for the role.

What We Offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro-rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact Helen Hammond ([e-mail]) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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