Job title: RKE Funding Assurance Manager
Department: Research and Knowledge Exchange Directorate
Contract Type: Permanent
Grade:8
Salary: £51,248.57 - £60,268.57 per annum Inclusive of London Allowance
Location: Bloomsbury
Hours:35
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

JOIN SOAS AS OUR RKE FUNDING ASSURANCE MANAGER – WHERE STRATEGY MEETS IMPACT!

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of research and knowledge exchange at one of the world’s most forward-thinking institutions? SOAS is seeking a dynamic, detail-driven RKE Funding Assurance Manager to champion financial integrity and compliance across a rapidly growing portfolio of externally funded projects – projected to reach £24 million annually by 2030.
This is more than a finance role. It’s a strategic position at the heart of SOAS’s research mission, ensuring every pound of funding is maximised, every audit is flawless, and every project is delivered with precision and purpose.

• Lead the charge on financial management for all externally funded RKE projects.
• Design and implement robust systems that ensure transparency, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate across SOAS, working with academics, researchers, funders, and audit teams to uphold the highest standards.
• Drive innovation in funding assurance, shaping policy and practice to support world-class research.
• Be the expert on funder terms and conditions, ensuring SOAS remains audit-ready and future-proof.
  You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website