Research Administrator (Post Award)

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds seeks a proactive individual for post-award finance support within the Faculty Research Office. The role is hybrid and requires substantial finance experience along with strong analytical and communication skills. The successful applicant will support strategic objectives and contribute to research outcomes. The institution offers competitive benefits including generous holiday allowances and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Discounted gym membership

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy office environment, particularly in research funding or finance.
• Substantial finance experience is essential.
• Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, customer-focused post-award finance support.
• Support strategic objectives and research outcomes for the Faculty of Environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Job description

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you hard working with an eye for detail? Do you have experience working in a busy office environment in a research funding or finance role? Do you want to join a team that is committed to supporting the strategic objectives and research outcomes of the Faculty of Environment?

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual to provide high-quality, customer focussed post-award finance support with our Faculty Research Office. With substantial finance experience, you will be an excellent communicator and will have strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa .

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the‑art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

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