Research Funding Administrator

1 week ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence.

Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

Research Services is one of the key Professional Services Departments supporting Oxford's research and innovation community. Our values include teamwork, professionalism, continuous improvement, empathy, respect and trust.


As a Research Funding Administrator supporting our Research Grants professionals you will be part of a friendly, busy and supportive team, where your work will play an important role in facilitating world leading research at the University.


What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

  • An excellent contributory pension scheme
  • 38 days annual leave
  • A comprehensive range of childcare services
  • Family leave schemes
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans


The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

Hybrid working is available with the working pattern to be to discussed at interview.

About the Role


The team receives multiple pieces of new work every day and your responsibilities will include assessing items, allocating them as appropriate within the team and processing much of the activity yourself.

You will work closely with team colleagues and build good working relations with research support staff across the wider University.


The Team is committed to continuous review and improvement of our processes and you will play an important part in this activity.


Full training will be provided and there will be opportunities to continue your professional development as part of the job.


About You


To be successful in this is role you will need enthusiasm for organisation and efficiency, whilst ensuring a high degree of accuracy and a focus on maintaining attention to detail.

Being able to communicate effectively with a broad range of colleagues and customers is important.


You will also need to be conscientious, capable of both managing your own workload, and working very closely with team colleagues.

You will be fully at ease with data entry, spreadsheets and other electronic systems. Experience of a similar role would be an advantage.

midday on Monday 6 March. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing

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