Grants & Projects Manager

You will act as a financial business partner, working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including academics, external funding bodies, and other university staff. You will support principal investigators and project managers in effectively managing their funding, ensuring compliance with university and departmental policies, as well as adherence to the terms and conditions of funders. You will oversee and coordinate all grant audits within the department (around 25 per year), ensuring that all deadlines are met and compliance is demonstrated.

We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional with a degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience, and either fully or part-qualified with a CCAB (ACCA or CIMA) accountancy body. You will bring substantial experience in financial management within a complex and fast-paced environment, along with strong financial analysis and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate and negotiate effectively with external stakeholders are essential for upholding departmental interests and meeting key deliverables.

Advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel, are required. Knowledge of UK research grant award systems and a working knowledge of Oracle Financials would be advantageous.

Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.