Research Support Manager (School of Clinical Medicine) [Temporary Cover]

Department/Location: Cambridge Research Office

Fixed-term: 31 July 2026. 

The Research Operations Office is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team that supports the School of Clinical Medicine. 

The post-holder manages and is responsible for a team that administers a large portfolio of research grants for Departments in the School, ensuring that all administrative aspects of grant applications and reporting are completed following funder requirements and that all eligible expenses are recovered from the funder. The Research Support Manager requires a broad skills-set, not only excellent interpersonal and people management ability, but a high level of numeracy with an understanding of financial systems and processes. The post holder will require problem-solving skills to check budgets and reporting, to resolve issues and ensure a smooth and consistent delivery of service by the team. 

Cambridge Research Office is due to implement the Worktribe post-award module in 2025 following successful implementation of pre-award and contracts modules in 2024.  

The role will play a key part in supporting the implementation; championing, and embedding new working practices across the service, and ensuring a smooth transition. The role will also contribute to driving continuous improvement and long-term effectiveness throughout the service. 

We are looking for a candidate educated to degree level or equivalent, with both financial and people management experience including significant experience in complex grant administration ideally in a university or clinical research organisation. 

If you are well organised and self-motivated, can demonstrate a strong service ethic and positive attitude, can thrive under pressure and take pride in meeting your own and your team's objectives then we would love to hear from you. In addition to the above, we offer a full range of benefits. 

Closing Date for Applications is 2nd February 2025. 

Interviews are scheduled for the 12th and/or 13th February to be held at Greenwich House, Cambridge.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

When applying, please upload your CV and cover letter which clearly sets out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria. 

Questions about the application process should be addressed to the Research Office Recruitment team at crorecruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk 

Please quote reference EW44638 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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