Research Grants Officer (Pre Award) in City of London

Job description

Research Grants Officer (Pre Award)

Location: London-based University

Rate: £27.00 per hour

Duration: Interim, 6 months

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Job Purpose

Support the coordination and submission of a portfolio of research funding applications, collaborating closely with academics and professional services staff across departments.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage administrative processes associated with the research grant lifecycle
• Provide advice and assistance on interpreting funders’ terms and conditions
• Develop research budgets alongside academic and professional services staff
• Offer guidance on costing and pricing
• Conduct financial assessments of application budgets ensuring compliance with TRAC and FEC methodology as well as funders’ terms and conditions
• Own all research applications within the given portfolio
• Manage the online submission of applications

Person Specification

• Demonstrable experience of supporting complex research budgets/ research project lifecycle (Desirable)
• Experience in a pre-award research support role, ideally within Higher Education
• Understanding of grant-funded research, including grant costing and pricing concepts (FEC) and the funding environment for research both in the UK and internationally
• Practical experience in constructing research budgets using electronic costing systems such as Worktribe
• Excellent interpersonal and numeracy skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to non-specialists and a range of stakeholders

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of research?

Apply quickly if interested and join this dynamic team!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English