Research Support Officer - Leeds, United Kingdom - University of Leeds

University of Leeds

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Research Support Officer (Pre-Award):

Salary:
Grade 5(£24,285 - £27,929 p.a. depending on experience)
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have an interest in providing research support to a vibrant, cross-disciplinary research Faculty? Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people? Are you numerate, have experience in a research or finance administrative environment and ideally have a working knowledge of full economic costing?
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.

With demonstrable experience in a research or finance administrative role, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of people.

Along with excellent numeracy, organisational and time management skills, you will have a proactive and positive approach to activities and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Experience of funding body terms and audit requirements and the funding landscape for Arts & Humanities are desirable.

This vacancy is within the Finance Service, but it is based in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures.

However, should the business need arise, and after full consultation with you, you may be deployed elsewhere within Finance Service.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) that's 42 days a year
Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our stateoftheart 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 selfdevelopment courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
Access to onsite 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:
Philippa Johnstone, Senior Research Support Administrator (Pre-Award)

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