Senior Research Grants Administrator

13 Oct 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

1 Nov 2023 – 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job description

The Post-Award team at King’s College London is seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Research Grants Administrator to join our thriving unit and support the award management function within the Guy’s Campus team.

As a Senior Research Grants Administrator, you will be responsible for delivering a full award management function, overseeing work in progress, monitoring and report projects. Reporting directly to the Research Grants Manager, you will play a pivotal role in Post-Award’s success.

We are looking for someone who thrives on challenges and takes pride in achieving results. One of your main goals will be to reduce the number of overdue claims through proactive and diligent work. Your other responsibilities will include timely and accurate financial management of research funding, responding to queries and simplifying complex financial matters to non-specialists. You will also monitor the projects for ineligible costs, give the financial approval of staff recruitment forms and meet with relevant staff from the academic departments. With a deep knowledge and understanding of funders Terms and Conditions and internal procedures, you will ensure consistent compliance while maintaining the highest standards and safeguarding the university’s reputation.

The successful candidate will possess experience in working in a similar environment and will be able to work autonomously, using their own initiative to manage multiple tasks and prioritise their workload to meet the needs of the team. They will be self-motivated, proactive and organised, with the ability to manage a mix of operational and project work. With strong communication skills, you will be confident and concise in advising and supporting key colleagues on a diverse range of operational issues.

But that’s not all. In this role, you will provide active advice, support and mentorship to the more junior colleagues and you will contribute to our research strategy through by maintaining high service standards.

Join our friendly team and unlock a world of professional growth. With the right attitude there are plenty of opportunities to grow and take on exciting projects within the unit, all with the aim to increase research support excellence.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Apply now to start your career at King’s College London.

This post will be offered on an indefinite contract.

This is a full-time post – 100% full time equivalent.

 

Key responsibilities

• High level reconciliation and monitoring of expenditure to ensure that grant conditions are adhered to, in liaison with budget holders. 
• Effective and timely communication as well as responding to queries about NIHR, UKRI, Wellcome Trust and other nationally funded research projects, including explaining complex financial processes to investigators and faculty colleagues on receipt of funding in an easy-to-understand manner for non-specialists.
• Proactive involvement in monitoring of projects; including but not limited to attendance at project initiation meetings, maintaining regular project meetings with investigators, project managers and faculty administrators throughout the lifespan of key projects. 
• To support Research Grants Manager in providing high level support to the key stakeholders in preparing reports, statistics, and regulation information. 
• To assist budget holders to manage their research grant expenditure.  
• Work with colleagues to enhance and streamline administrative processes, providing support and advice to colleagues in the use of King’s systems. 
• Forge relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally, to ensure effective communication within the Unit, relevant Faculties, Departments/Divisions, central university offices, and external funding bodies.  
• To undertake continuous personal and professional development through effective use of the College’s Performance Development Review scheme and staff development opportunities. 
• Work closely with colleges within the team to share best-practice and contribute to the culture of high performance. 

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

 

Skills, knowledge, and experience

Essential criteria

Knowledge and understanding of research award management through roles previously undertaken  

Ability to demonstrate high levels of accuracy and attention to detail with very strong financial reconciliation skills 

IT literate with advanced spreadsheet skills including pivot tables 

High level of numeracy, double entry and accounting principles 

Excellent organisational skills and ability to lead when required 

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral 

Strong track record of providing accurate, timely and accessible financial information to management and senior staff 

Organised and determined, with excellent attention to detail and strong task-management orientation, able to work with minimum supervision 

Previous experience in mentoring and/or supervision of other team members  

Involvement in award management process development 

Desirable criteria

Accountancy qualification or studying towards such a qualification 

Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

Country

United Kingdom

City

London (Central)

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/354789/senior-research-gra…

Contact

City

London (Central)

STATUS: EXPIRED