Research Support Officer

Job number

**ENG03710**
- Faculties

**Faculty of Engineering**
- Departments

**Department of Computing**
- Salary or Salary range

**£41,005 - £45,616 per annum**
- Location/campus

**South Kensington Campus - Hybrid**
- Contract type work pattern

**Full time - Open ended**
- Posting End Date

**3 Nov 2025**

**About the role**:
Applications are invited for the post of Research Support Officer to provide research support for grant management and audits for Academic and research staff in the department. The job will also entail providing particular administrative support forthe academics research groups including their conference, workshops, and travel requirements. The post-holder will work closely with the Department’s senior academic and administrative staff including the Head of Department and Director of Operations.

This is a busy and varied post which requires a person who is able to multi-task and work to deadlines. The post involves a high level of interaction with staff of all levels and the post-holder must combine a professional approach with a friendly and welcoming manner.

**What you would be doing**:
You will provide administrative support for our academics and their research groups and assist with preparation of audit reports and account reconciliations ensuring compliance in research grant awards and with sponsors’ terms and conditions. Monitor grant claims to ensure compliance with regulations, respond to various queries, process expense and travel claims and help with the recruitment process for research staff.

The post involves a high level of interaction with staff of all levels and the post-holder must combine a professional approach with a friendly and welcoming manner.

As part of the Research Support Team, you will be expected to support other team members to ensure efficient service delivery. More information in the Job Description and Person Specification.

**What we are looking for**:

- Experience of working in higher education, preferably in a similar role;
- understanding of research grant funding;
- the ability to work to strict deadlines;
- have strong IT and numerical skills;
- proven ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in a responsible and professional manner;
- confidence to deal with all levels of staff and ability to manage a high volume of diverse and complex tasks

**What we can offer you**:

- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
- Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
- Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

**Further information**:
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week).

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

**Available documents**:

- Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.- Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

**About Imperial**:
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

**Our Culture**:
Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.