Deputy Research Support Manager

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Research Manager within the Clinical School team at the Research Operations Office (ROO). You would need to have a broad skill set in people management, high level of numeracy to check research budgets and reporting, and able to take responsibility to deliver excellent service through the team.

You would support researchers, departmental administrators, internal offices and external research stakeholders in providing information on University and sponsor policies and answering any grant specific queries. This role contributes to policy development for the financial administration of externally funded research.

Reporting directly to the Research Support Manager, you will work closely with the Senior Finance Analysts -Research and Grants across the ROO to ensure policies and procedures are up to date and appropriate. Occasionally you work on specific projects as necessary with the Research Support Managers and Assistant Directors.

You would provide a first line of expertise and guidance on complex administrative issues for the Finance Analysts - Research and Grants within ROO, contributing to training needs and workload management for a given team.

Applicants will have practical experience of working in finance and research grants administration. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, together with a proactive, mature attitude, be an excellent team player and good at multi- tasking.

Educated to first degree level, or with equivalent level of knowledge and experience, you will be able to prioritise workloads as well as managing tight deadlines.

Your application should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the skills and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based on these criteria.

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows, with the majority of time spent on-site. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role.

Fixed-term until 31st July 2025 as temporary cover for the substantive post holder.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above.

If you have questions about the application process, contact

Please quote reference EW41902 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

£33,966 to £44,263 per annum



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