Research Finance Project Coordinator

Salary £29,740 to £36,446 per annum pro‑rata depending on skills and experience.

Area Research & Innovation Strategy

Location Jubilee Campus

Closing Date Monday 20 July 2026

Reference FAB
370626

The post is based in the University of Nottingham Research & Innovation (R&I) department. The successful candidate will work as part of the R&I Post Award team, providing effective and efficient research support for externally funded research through the delivery of high quality post‑award management services across the University. The role involves acting as a business partner, working closely with other professional service teams, school/faculty research administrative support and with academics and other stakeholders to ensure robust and effective financial management of the research portfolio.

• Deliver high quality post‑award management services for externally funded research.
• Act as a business partner, working closely with professional service teams, research admin support and academics.
• Ensure robust and effective financial management of research and research‑related portfolio.
• Maintain compliance with funder terms and conditions and financial regulations.
• Manage a high volume of projects efficiently and methodically.
• Take personal responsibility for owning and resolving issues and adapt to conflicting priorities.

• HNC/HND (or equivalent qualification) and/or membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
• Relevant financial experience or research admin experience, demonstrating adherence to terms and conditions of external funders and financial regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, able to manipulate figures and data with ease.
• Methodical, organised, detail‑oriented with the ability to handle a high volume of projects.
• Flexible, able to prioritise conflicting demands and own resolution of issues.

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.
• A hybrid working arrangement with a blended approach of home and office each week.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro‑rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days.
• Opportunities for staff development through training, support and career progression.
• Access to benefits and rewards including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes.

• The University of Nottingham welcomes people of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs and is committed to equality and diversity.
• We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level
  2) and support the aims of the Disability Confident Scheme.
• We hold an Athena Swan Gold Award.

Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

Is this role open? Yes. The closing date is Monday 20 July 2026.