Research Grants Support Officer

Job Description

Grade UE04: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum.

Corporate Services Group / Edinburgh Research Office

Full time: 35 hours per week

Open ended: Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Grants Support Officer to gain experience in a research finance environment and to assist in the provision of a comprehensive and effective post award administration service for externally funded research projects. This role underpins the administrative support to the research grants team: using the People and Money system to process transactions, manage the team mailboxes/call management system for queries and support, and assist with funder audits.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We offer hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working (Tuesday/Wednesday in the office as a minimum).

• A positive, open-minded and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to prioritise and manage your own workload, work under pressure to tight deadlines, and cope with conflicting demands with high volumes of work
• High level of numeracy with good attention to detail
• Must be able to work as part of a team and also under their own initiative as required
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• A finance background is desirable but not essential
• Good knowledge of Excel, MS Office and other IT skills

This position is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to have an experience in University professional services, in a department with a proven commitment to training and staff development. Please apply with a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience required, and your motivation for applying for this post.

Informal enquiries, which are welcomed, can be made by contacting Anna Cieslik;
Deputy Research Finance Manager, email

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
• The University offers hybrid working; in Edinburgh Research Office we expect colleagues to be on campus for a minimum of team anchor days, team meetings, all-ERO meetings and other in-person meetings and events required in your role.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is 27 February 2026
. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

Interviews will be held on 11 March 2026
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As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values‑led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

Working in Edinburgh Research Office you will be part of a professional, supportive and friendly team; at the heart of University research support, working in collaboration with academics and research support professionals across the institution. The breadth of our remit means you will get an overview of research support activity while you build your skills in your specialism. Gaining new knowledge and skills to help you develop in this role and progress in your career is a priority.

We offer colleagues a stimulating working environment based on our values of integrity, expertise, community, and collaboration. Our work is fast‑paced and intense; you will thrive here if you are motivated, customer‑orientated, and passionate about providing an excellent service to enable our researchers to do amazing work.