Job Description

Research Support Coordinator - Grants and Contracts

PCD270102

Coventry
£33,800 - £55,000 a year
Full-time

Job Description

Research Support Coordinator - Grants and Contracts

About the Role

A research-focused organisation is expanding its Research and Impact Services team and is seeking Research Support Coordinators for Grants and Contracts.

Operating in a dynamic environment and working with world-class researchers, you will provide technical advice and support to help secure research grants and contracts. You will work with researchers to develop budgets for cutting-edge projects based on project needs, organisational requirements, and funder rules.

You will also help ensure the organisation can work with prospective funders and collaborators by undertaking due-diligence research. Where projects are successful, you will support the creation of research and research-related agreements between the organisation and collaborators.

You will provide underpinning support across the grants and contracts team, helping to streamline work across the group.

The role will appeal to someone who is passionate about enabling research and looking to progress in a research support career. You will join a friendly and supportive department and benefit from a strong package of training and development.

About You

Previous administrative experience.

Enthusiastic, motivated, and self-starting approach.

Ability to manage a wide-ranging workload.

Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Further role-specific skills will be outlined in the person specification.

About the Department

The department supports the delivery of internationally leading research and impact. This includes support for research strategy, research development, research grants and contracts, research ethics and governance, research culture, research impact, trusted research, research systems and data, statutory returns, and programme management of institutional funds.

The department has adopted hybrid working, and candidates should expect to be located on campus a minimum of 3 set days per week.

How to Apply

Submit an application form by the closing date.

You will need to attach a CV and cover letter.

Your CV should include your employment history, including your most recent employment, education history, and any other relevant experience.

Your cover letter should explain your motivation for applying and provide examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

Your CV should include referee details covering the past 3 years. Referees will not be contacted without your permission.

The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to references.

What Is Offered

Attractive pension scheme.

26 days’ holiday plus Christmas closure.

Learning and development opportunities.

Savings on a wide range of products and services.

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and parental leave policy.

On-site childcare facilities.

Flexible working options.

Commitment to Inclusion

The organisation is committed to building a respectful, welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. Applications are welcomed from all communities, regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or belief, or sexual or romantic orientation.

Disclosure and Barring Service

For roles involving regulated activity, the successful candidate may be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK or meet the necessary requirements for sponsorship where applicable.