Research Officer - Grants (Post Award)

at  York St John University

Department:

Research Office
Location:

York
Salary:

£29,659 to £33,232 per annum pro rata
Contract Duration:

12
Hours:

22.5
Closing Date:

Friday 11 October 2024 at midnight
Interview Date:

Monday 04 November 2024
Reference:

110-24

KEY REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will need to demonstrate comprehensive experience of working with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel. Experience in the development, enhancement and documentation of complex administrative systems and procedure, along with the experience of providing advice and guidance to academic and administrative colleagues at all levels in a university or organisation of similar scale and complexity.
The successful candidate will have a passion for research and in particular supporting our academic staff throughout the process of applying for funding.

The post holder will support Heads of School, School Research and Knowledge Transfer Leads, the Head of Research Office and Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and International, as well as all academic staff and students in aspects of the University’s activities as defined in the job description.
The post holder will work closely with other members of the Research Office to support the delivery of the university’s research plan and the attainment of research objectives embedded in the University’s 2026 strategy. In particular, the main focus of the role the provision of support for staff for post award research grants from charities, research councils and external bodies and the preparation of reporting back to funders on the financial expenditure of grants.