Senior Research Contracts Officer

1 month ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

We are looking for a UE06 Senior Research Contracts Officer (Research Grants Administrator) to provide pre
- and post
- award support to academic researchers and investigators of The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (R(D)SVS) on the Easter Bush Campus.

This role is responsible for the capture and analysis of finance and resources of externally funded research activity as they influence the overall finance and resources position for both The Roslin Institute and R(D)SVS on the Easter Bush Campus.

This post is open ended (permanent) and full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- [HNC/HND or equivalent level qualifications plus relevant grants administration/accounts experience (within HE sector); demonstrating development through involvement in progressively more demanding relevant work/roles
- Excellent accountancy and numeracy skills, with some knowledge of job costing and awareness of financial/budget modelling
- High quality communication and relationship building skills with evidence of the ability to persuade and negotiate
- High level of analytical and organisational skills with accuracy and attention to detail. Enthusiasm and commitment for working in a varied and busy role, with a strong sense of service delivery.

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**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:

- A competitive salary of **Grade UE06 £32,982 - £38,205 per annum**:

- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page **(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**

The Roslin Institute holds a Gold Athena SWAN award and The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our **right to work webpages **(opens new browser tab)

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.



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