Research Support Assistant

Research Support Assistant Leeds, England

University of Leeds
Full Time Leeds, England 21197 - 23715 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Research Support Assistant

Salary: Grade 4(£21,197 - £23,715 p.a. depending on experience)

Interviews expected to commence week beginning 6th March 2023.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you hard working with an eye for detail? Do you have administrative experience working in a busy office environment ideally in a research support or finance role? Do you want to join a team that is committed to supporting the strategic objectives and research culture of the newly created Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer-focussed administrative support to our Faculty Research Office. You will be part of the University’s Research Operations service but will be deployed to the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. You will work closely with the Pre-Award, Mobilisation and Post-Award research support teams to support the provision of grants management and financial administration within the Faculty Research Office, with particular responsibility for the preparation and collation of timesheets, receipts and other supporting data in advance of grant claim audits.

With administrative experience in a busy, customer-focussed environment, you will have excellent organisation skills and be able to balance competing priorities. You will also have excellent numerical skills, along with experience of working with finance systems and procedures.

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s over 40 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Janet Mackintosh - Faculty Research Manager, Engineering & Physical Sciences

Tel: +44 (0) 113 343 5191

Email: [email protected]


Location:
Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service:
Professional Services

School/Institute:
Finance (inc Payroll)

Category:
Administrative and Clerical Support

Grade:
Grade 4

Salary:
£21,197 to £23,715 p.a.

Post Type:
Full Time

Contract Type:
Ongoing

Release Date:
Thursday 09 February 2023

Closing Date:
Sunday 26 February 2023

Reference:
CSFIN1235

Research Support Assistant
University of Leeds

https://www.leeds.ac.uk/
Leeds, United Kingdom
Lord Melvyn Bragg
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
College / University
Colleges & Universities
Education
1904
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