Research Support Officer (Pre- and Post-award)

Are you hard working with an eye for detail? Do you have financial administrative experience working in a busy office environment in a research support role? Do you want to join a team that is committed to supporting the strategic objectives and research culture of the Faculty of Social Sciences?

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer-focussed research support from within the Faculty Research Office (FRO). You will work closely with the Research Support Administrators to support costings and applications for research funding, and to assist with the smooth running of awarded research projects. You will also support the FRO in the maintenance of databases and the management of administrative and financial functions. You will have the opportunity to make a valuable and significant contribution to the FRO team and the Faculty.

With administrative experience in a busy, customer-focussed environment, preferably in a Higher Education (HE) research context, you will have excellent organisational skills and experience of financial systems and procedures. An ability to work to deadlines and an understanding of prioritising tasks is essential, as is experience of working with costings and budgets.

This vacancy is within the Finance Service but it is based in the Faculty of Social Sciences. However, should the business need arise, and after full consultation with you, you may be deployed elsewhere within Finance Service.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!   

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Suzanne Pemberton, Faculty Research Manager

Email: s.m.pemberton@leeds.ac.uk

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