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School Research Grant Administrator (Land Economy)


Applications are invited for the role of School Research Grant Administrator within the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences.

This is an exciting and varied post primarily dedicated to supporting research grant administration and research related objectives in the Department of Land Economy, whilst also supporting other institutions across the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences as part of a wider, flexible team.

The Department of Land Economy is a self-governing academic Department within the University's School of the Humanities and Social Sciences. The Department includes lawyers, economists, planners, engineers and public policy, finance and real estate specialists. The Department encourages engagement with public policy and professional practice and with the resolution of contemporary problems alongside more fundamental analysis. The department has seven research centres, came first in the 2021 REF, and was also ranked number 1 by THE.

The School Research Grant Administrator will:

  • provide financial and administrative support and guidance across the full grants lifecycle to academic, research and administrative staff, to enable effective and efficient grant management.

  • create and circulate accessible information about grant opportunities; work with relevant staff to support the development of grant applications and to manage grants post award, maximising income and mitigating risk, using University systems such as Worktribe, CHRIS and CUFS.

  • be an excellent communicator with the confidence to relate to a wide range of people and to be an effective team player with a flexible approach.

  • possess high level organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to take initiative and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines.

  • provide advice, and collaboratively support training and networking opportunities for other RGAs within the School.

The successful applicant will join a team of experienced research grant personnel, working collaboratively across the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Applications from individuals with transferable skills are welcome, since full training in research grant systems and process will be provided, where required.

This a full time role, based at the Department of Land Economy, the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences, School Office at 17 Mill Lane, with the opportunity to work remotely. Hours and working pattern can be discussed at interview.

Closing date for Applications is 8th December 2024. Interviews will be held on 18th December 2024.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries about the role should be directed to Daniel Starling, Senior School Research Grant Administrator at Daniel.Starling@admin.cam.ac.uk

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Karin Kuchta, HR Coordinator, email: acdhr@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference AK43971 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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