Senior Grants Officer

Salary: 

Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 with a discretionary range to £44,382 p.a. (pro rata).

This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata).

The NDM Grant Management Team are an ambitious and supportive group, delivering high quality, professional grant management support across a broad portfolio of research projects. As a Senior Grants Officer, working under the supervision of the Research Grant Manager, this position offers an excellent opportunity for career progression in Research Administration, working alongside researchers at the leading edge of science in the largest medical department at Oxford.

You will assume full responsibility for a range of activities which support the financial and operational management of a significant and complex portfolio of research projects. You will play a central role in liaising with academic staff, central university services such as Research Services and Research Accounts, and external collaborators and funders.  You will be expected to work closely with grant holders and Professional Services staff to maintain and develop an efficient research administration service.

It is essential that you are educated to degree level or equivalent related experience, with knowledge of grants and/or contracts. You will have experience of financial administration, as well as experience of interpreting and applying financial policies.  Your excellent interpersonal skills will give you the ability to use tact and discretion to build effective and cooperative working relationships with colleagues at all levels. The ability to work independently is key and you will have a systematic, thorough, and well-organised approach to work. A high level of self-motivation and the ability to thrive in a busy environment is a must, ensuring that research grants are managed effectively so that targets and deadlines are met.

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

This position is offered full time on a permanent contract. Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview on the week commencing Monday 19th May 2025.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday 14 May 2025 will be considered.

Please quote **179104 ** on all correspondence.

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