Research and Grants Officer- Maternity Cover

at  University of South Wales

Job description
Research and Grants projects are a key activity at University of South Wales, we are looking for a Research and Grants Officer to oversee the financial administration of a portfolio of Research and Innovation funded projects.
The Research and Grants, post award team consists of Research and Grants Officers and an Assistant reporting to the Head of Research and Innovation Funding. The role requires officers to be proactive in providing support and guidance to faculties and project teams ensuring funding claims are compliant.
A key element of financial administration is the timely and accurate maintenance of the University’s accounting system to ensure project balances and transactions are correct and up to date.
The post holder will be required to provide financial and performance monitoring information to ensure effective monitoring and risk management. Therefore, candidates should demonstrate good analytical skills.
This is a wide-ranging role and candidates will need to demonstrate good organisational skills and knowledge and experience of Research funded projects.
This a full-time post and fixed term for 12 months
For all questions about this post please contact stuart.payne@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges. If you are an internal professional services candidate, you will continue to be employed by the University of South Wales
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
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