Grants Administrator

**Do you have experience in project management/coordination, project reporting and/or bookkeeping? Are you looking for a part-time role?**

**If the answer is yes, then we may have the ideal job for you.**

**The role**:
Core responsibilities will include:

- Working with the successful client to help them to understand the reporting requirements of any awarded R&D grant, including eligibility of costs and documentation/records required.
- Guiding and reviewing technical progress reports and updating project plans detailing activity completed within the given reporting period (typically quarterly).
- Supporting in the compilation of grant finance claims to ensure accurate and timely submission and grantor body approval.
- Reviewing communication between the client and the grantor body.
- Support in the preparation of project meetings with the grantor body &/or their representatives including attending/participating where required to support the client.
- Supporting the Managing Director with general administrative duties including invoicing, maintaining company expenditure records, and client communication.
- Support with marketing activities for the promotion of available grants, news articles and events.

**Experience and qualifications**:

- Minimum 2 years’ administrative experience, preferably in a project management/coordination role with the proven ability to analyse, manage and report project finances and progress. We will also consider applicants from an accountancy or bookkeeping background.
- Experience in the use of accounting software tools (e.g. QuickBooks).
- Proven ability to work across multiple assignments/projects effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written) needed to present and communicate effectively with all levels of management.
- Proven ability to work in a deadline driven environment.
- Attention to detail is an absolute must.
- Previous experience with the Innovate UK grants process and an interest in technology and innovation would be advantageous**.**

**What can we offer?**
- A part-time role with flexible hours and working arrangements (home/office based). A minimum of 21 hours per week, with potential for this to be increased to 30 hours.
- Competitive salary package.
- A full training programme across all aspects of our business.
- The unique opportunity to work with a variety of clients from large corporates through to SME’s across all industry sectors.
- A truly varied and interesting role, with the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge technology developments long before they are in the public domain.
- The opportunity to work in a small team and an environment that encourages flexibility in thinking, the sharing of knowledge, and the generation of new ideas.

If this opportunity sounds interesting to you and you would like to find out more, we are keen to talk to you Please send your CV and a cover letter to Lyndsey Starr (PNO UK Director).

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus