Research and Finance Officer London, England
Job description
About us
UCL’s world-leading research in new materials and related areas span a range of disciplines across the institution. The UCL Institute for Materials Discovery (IMD) was established in 2014 within the Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MAPS) . The mission of IMD is to link fundamental materials, chemistry, physics, engineering and biological principles across the institution, to create new opportunities and developments in clean energy, nanotechnology, engineering and biomedicine. For more information please visit. http://www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-for-materials-discovery . This post plays an important role in contributing towards the success of the IMD. The IMD works closely and collaboratively with Department of Chemistry and the postholder will be expected to engage and network with the Chemistry Departmental professional services team, and will ensure that processes in both areas are closely aligned.
About the role
The role will specialise in administering the research and financial activities of the institute, ensuring effective procedures are documented and adopted for dealing with all aspects including processing financial transactions, procurement and grant applications. The post will lead in achieving a high quality and timely service to staff, students and others internal and external to the department The role will include management for all matters relating to the MyFinance system. They will provide financial information and reports for the Institute Director to monitor expenditure. They will help in monitoring grants, budgets, expenditure enquiries and arrange reimbursement of expenditure to staff and students They shall also provide support for staff developing grant applications, particularly relating to creating budgets. The role holder will work with the Institute Director to ensure financial and research administration processes are efficient, explained clearly and adhered to. This is a full-time permanent role, available from 01 August 2023.
About you
The post-holder will be educated to A Level (Minimum of 2 at grade C or above), or equivalent, or having acquired relevant skills in Finance. They will possess knowledge of financial processes and regulations associated with general financial administration and excellent oral and written communication skills which enable the post holder to liaise and interact with a variety of people at all levels of the university. They will have experience of generating financial costings for research grant applications be able to prepare and co-ordinate accurate financial reports for a variety of uses. A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of the page. If you have any queries about the role, please contact Ruth Wilkinson ([email protected]). If you have any queries about the application process, please contact [email protected]. To apply for the vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button below.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme • Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit UCL Staff Rewards and Benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: Equality Diversity & Inclusion
