Research Support Officer; Post Award

Interviews are expected to take place Wednesday 16 December 2026

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer focussed research support as part of our Faculty Research Office (FRO). You will support the provision of grants management and financial administration within the FRO, with particular responsibility for the post-award process.

With administrative experience of working in a busy, customer focused environment, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a wider support team and experience of working to tight deadlines and independently prioritising multiple tasks.

This vacancy is within the Finance Service but it is based in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. However, should the business need arise, and after full consultation with you, you may be deployed elsewhere within the Finance Service.

• 26 days holiday plus approx.
  16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing:
  Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development:
  Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Jatinder Haq, Research Support Administrator