Research Finance Administrator Exeter, England
Job description
Research Services
This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis until 31st January, 2024. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
Summary of the role
The role is within Research Finance, which provides overarching support, training and quality assurance for all research finance activity, including:
- research applications and budget monitoring;
- financial authorisation for applications;
- financial stewardship for live grants;
- provision of live grant information to support grant holders and faculties;
- financial reporting to sponsors and other external bodies;
- support to the management of studentships and grant administration.
In this role you would provide financial and developmental support towards standard and complex research projects within our EU/International research cluster throughout their lifecycle, from initial set up final costings.
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Why our staff love working here
- Flexible working opportunities
- 39 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Actively inclusive organisation ensuring equality and fairness for all
- Leading parental leave initiatives
- Multiple wellbeing and health initiatives for staff
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
- Beautiful campus environment when working from either Exeter or Penryn
- Inspiring research that really makes a difference to the world
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Further information
Please contact Graham Bolitho, [email protected].
