Senior Research Support Administrator

Overview

Grade UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 per annumCAHSS / School of DivinityFull-time: 35 hours per weekOpen-ended (permanent)The School of Divinity is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Research Support Administrator to provide specialist administrative support and guidance for a broad range of the School’s research activities, including responsibility for supporting academic staff to submit larger research grant applications; post-award administration and support for a portfolio of complex research grants; leading on support for knowledge exchange and impact, the Research Excellence Framework and open research.This post would suit those looking to further a career in research administration by leading School support in a variety of areas. Applications from those with experience of working in a similar or supporting role for application development, post-award support, REF and KEI are particularly welcome.This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.The salary for this post is £34,610 to £39,906 per annum.Your skills and attributes for success

Previous experience of supporting and developing research grant applications, post award administration and budget management and monitoringProven high quality communication, liaison, presentation and relationship building skills, with evidence of the ability to persuade and negotiateA commitment to accuracy and high attention to detail, particularly in maintaining financial-related dataHighly developed time management skills, with experience of dealing with conflicting demands and prioritising workload in a fast-paced environment. Ability to sustain a high level of performance under pressureNote:

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A competitive salaryAn exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to workTo be part of a diverse and vibrant international communityComprehensive staff benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsEquality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on the right to work webpages.The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

17 September 2025 .Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser''s local time zone.It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 29 September ..... full job details .....