Research Proposal Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Proposal Officer to join a large faculty at a leading Higher Education institution. Working within the pre-award team, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of grant-funded research. You will manage research awards through the award acceptance and set-up process, undertake due diligence checks, support proposal submissions, advise on costing and pricing methodologies, and ensure a smooth transition of awards to the post-award team.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced research grants professional to work closely with Principal Investigators, departmental research teams, finance colleagues, and external funding bodies in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

• Set up research awards on Oracle-based systems and ensure accurate award creation and administration
• Manage a portfolio of research awards, ensuring timely award mobilisation and handover to post-award colleagues
• Provide advice and support throughout the grant submission process to Principal Investigators and departmental research teams
• Support the costing and pricing of research proposals using institutional pre-award management system
• Review funder terms and conditions and support compliance with funding requirements
• Conduct due diligence checks on research partners and funders, identifying and mitigating potential risks
• Support ethical approval processes and ensure compliance with research governance requirements
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of research awards and funding data
• Produce management information and workload reports to support operational planning
• Assist with training and onboarding of new members of the Pre-Award team
• Build strong relationships with academic, finance, and research support colleagues across the organisation

• Educated to degree level or possess equivalent relevant experience
• Significant experience within research grants administration, ideally within a Higher Education environment.
• Strong knowledge of the research grants and contracts lifecycle
• Experience supporting pre-award processes, including proposal development, submission, and award set-up.
• Understanding of UK research funding mechanisms and funding landscapes
• Experience using research costing and pre-award management systems.
• Strong financial administration and analytical skills, including proficiency with Excel and finance systems.
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability.

Location: West London

Rate: £24 - £27 per hour

Contract: 6-month contract

Hours: 35 per week

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Reference: J96596