Senior Finance and Research Administrator

at  University College London

ABOUT US

The UCL Division of Psychiatry is within the Faculty of Brain Sciences and a centre of excellence in Mental Health research. Our aim is to contribute to the improvement of mental health through research and education. We address clinical problems in order to achieve benefits for patients and public health, using insights from basic science. We also deliver innovative teaching, relevant to clinical practice, which is informed by our research.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, finance-loving professional to join our team. You will be supporting grant and finance administration already and looking to step up into a more complex role.
You will be educated to degree standard, or equivalent, or having acquired substantial relevant experience.
You will have a good understanding and experience of grant application processes (both pre and post award) and the proven ability to support the preparation and delivery of successful research funding applications using online financial/costing systems (MyFinance/Worktribe).
You will support varied financial operations so the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining close attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
Please see the job description and person specification below for full details.
For queries regarding the post or application process please contact dop.hr@ucl.ac.uk
The closing date for this advert is Tuesday 08 October 23:59 BST, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. The advert will not close before Tuesday 24 September 23:59 BST and we recommend applying before this date to avoid disappointment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Finance and Research Administrator is a key role within the Division’s professional services department with responsibility for delivering an efficient and effective research administration service and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance support. The post is available to start immediately and is open ended.
The postholder will have responsibility for supporting academics to cost and prepare applications for research funding; ensuring that the financial return for the Division is maximised; advising academics on internal and external funding opportunities and providing post-Award management of grants. The postholder will also support the Division’s processes for consultancy funding as well as for annual budget proposals and forecasts.
The role holder will work closely with the Operations Manager and the HR Manager and take responsibility for the line management of the Operations Assistant.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc