The Research Office performs a business-critical role in securing grant funding from a range of sources in support of the activities of our leading-edge community of researchers. Your main responsibilities will be to support the Head of the Research Office in the central administration of the University’s research activity and in operational research development. You will be expected to take a proactive role in developing knowledge, identifying funding opportunities and supporting academic staff in preparation of grant applications ensuring that contracts & support documents are processed efficiently. In the absence of the Head you will be expected to provide authoritative guidance to staff at all levels.
You must hold a degree or equivalent level of qualification and have previous administrative experience. In addition, you must have worked in customer-focussed roles and used databases & spreadsheets fluently. Your personal attributes will include: the ability to be able to work on your own & prioritise work to meet tough deadlines within a high-pressure environment, excellent interpersonal & written communication skills and well-developed IT skills. Supervisory experience, familiarity with processes for marketing or publicising an organisation and understanding of committee servicing would be an advantage.
Closing date: 2 November 2007