Research Support Coordinator

Do you enjoy working with wide range of people on a variety of different projects? Do you have experience of supporting multi-partner project budgets? Would you like to work within a friendly and supportive team on a hybrid basis and have 30 days holiday a year? If so, this opportunity may be for you.

The University of Lincoln has a long-term ambition to establish a global reputation for research, knowledge exchange, and impact. To support us in achieving our growth aims we are recruiting for a proactive, knowledgeable and enthusiastic Research Support Co-Ordinator to join our Research Development Team within the Research and Enterprise Department.

This role will manage and support our Research Support Officers, providing budget development and early-stage support for our academics seeking external research funding. You will work closely with the Research Development Officers to, provide guidance and development advice on a wide range of funding applications, budget development for high value strategic bids, and work with the Strategic Research Development Lead to improve and embed processes for pre-award support.  

You will have experience of working in an income generation environment, of building relationships and stakeholder engagement, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

This post provides a great opportunity to contribute towards our aims and ambitions, whilst developing their career within an enterprising and forward-thinking organisation. We offer an award-winning staff benefits scheme, 30 days of annual leave plus concessionary days (pro rata) and a generous professional development provision.

We are very happy to talk to you about flexible working options for this role. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Lyndsey Kemsley, Strategic Research Development Lead, at lkemsley@lincoln.ac.uk.

You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/

We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

Please note: If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas and Immigration or UK Visas – Information for Prospective Staff before embarking upon an application, to ensure that you understand the requirements for sponsorship. You may be eligible to work in the UK via other alternative visa routes such as the Global Talent Visa or by having Settlement / ILR; please refer to the UK Visas pages above for further details.

Closing Date: Sunday 30 March 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 10 April 2025

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