Research Support Officer

4 weeks ago


Thetford, United Kingdom British Trust for Ornithology Full time

The Research Support Team facilitates the acquisition and delivery of science research projects by supporting and administering tenders and contracts, and by providing a project management system which is used to manage all project-based science work, including work funded by grants and donations. As part of the team you will:

- Identify and coordinate responses to suitable advertised research funding opportunities, liaising with appropriate operational staff.
- Maximise the chances of success and of an appropriate financial return for proposals by providing templates, supporting documentation and guidance to proposal leads; checking the accuracy and completeness of costings; checking compliance with tender requirements; ensuring timely submission to funder.
- Ensure that appropriate contractual project documentation is completed and signed off, liaising with funders, staff and subcontractors as necessary.
- Claim monies receivable, and authorise monies payable, in accordance with contractual provisions.
- Facilitate the resourcing, management, QA and accounting of project delivery by using and contributing to the development of the project management systems.
- Promote and support the development of BTO governance, compliance and QA policies relevant to research contracts.

This position is based at our HQ in Thetford, Norfolk, although you will be able to work from home part of the time on a hybrid working regime.

**You can read the full role description by clicking on the role description under 'supporting documents' in the job details on our careers page.** Please contact us if you are not sure if you meet all the criteria for the role and would like to discuss the role in more detail. The successful applicant will need to provide evidence of Right to Work in the UK prior to starting employment.

**WHAT DOES BTO DO?**
BTO helps to secure the future for birds and nature, using our science, monitoring and data to inform good environmental decisions, inspiring others with the wonder of birds and empowering them to work with us. Our priority is to make a positive impact for birds, using our strong and objective science in partnership with others. We strive to work sustainably and to welcome everyone.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
£30,198 per annum
Annual leave entitlement on starting is 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time).
Life assurance (four times salary)
11% employer pension contribution
Employee Assistance Programme offering help and advice to staff and their families on matters related to bereavement, wellbeing, finances, relationships, family and more. This includes a number of free counselling sessions if they are needed.
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced Family leave
- Maternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental Leave, 12 weeks at full pay. Paternity and Partner leave, 4 weeks at full pay.
Retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme
- spread the cost of purchasing a new bike and save money
Discounts on BTO books
Flexible working
- A combination of home and office working and flexible start and finish times (where this meets business needs)
Free eye tests and a contribution of £49 towards prescription glasses for VDU use only.
Free car parking
Effective job evaluation policy that recognises where staff increase their level of responsibility over time
Coaching and mentoring scheme
Staff groups and forums
- First Aiders and mental health first aiders, Coaching and mentoring, Diversity working, Sustainability and Natural Working, Becoming Inclusive, and our staff group creating a positive and welcoming culture to work in.
Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
Commitment to sustainability

If you have a disability or long-term illness that otherwise prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss whether a reasonable adjustment could be made.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.



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