Research Officer

4 days ago

York, York City, United Kingdom York St John University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research Officer to join our Research Office team at York St John University. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive support to academic staff in aspects of the University's research activities, with a focus on post award research grants from charities, research councils, and external bodies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert advice and guidance to academic staff on research grant management, including preparation of reporting back to funders on financial expenditure.
  • Develop, enhance, and document complex administrative systems and procedures to support research activities.
  • Work closely with the Research Officers for Grants and the Finance Team to ensure seamless support to academic staff.
  • Support the delivery of the university's research plan and attainment of research objectives embedded in the University's 2026 strategy.
Requirements
  • Comprehensive experience of working with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
  • Experience in developing, enhancing, and documenting complex administrative systems and procedures.
  • Ability to provide advice and guidance to academic and administrative colleagues at all levels in a university or organisation of similar scale and complexity.
What We Offer
  • Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period.
  • Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants).
  • Pension scheme.
  • Health Cash Plan after six months service.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists.
  • On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software.
  • Relocation expenses package for certain roles.

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