Research Support Officer - Pre-Award

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

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

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer-focussed research support to our Faculty Research Office. You will work closely with the Research Support Administrators to support costings and the setting-up of projects, in line with University and research funder rules and regulations, you will have the opportunity to make a valuable and significant contribution to the team.

With administrative experience in a busy, customer focussed environment, you will also have excellent organisation skills and experience of financial systems and procedures. Experience of developing costings and managing budgets is desirable.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.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, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Luke Lawrance, Senior Research Administrator - Pre-Award

Email: L.Lawrance@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 24 Apr 2025

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £27,644 to £31,637 per annum