Do you have excellent experience working in an administrative role, with an interest in supporting researchers in an academic environment? Are you able to work well and accurately under pressure, using initiative to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines? If so, this role as Research and Innovation Coordinator may be ideal. The Research and Innovation Coordinator will undertake day-to-day pre- and post-award related tasks for all research and innovation activity at the University. Such activities may include arranging mock interviews for large-scale grants and liaising with funders. The role holder will work as a member of the Research and Innovation Support (RIS) funding and awards team, facilitating the successful delivery of projects and University research goals and strategies. As Research and Innovation Coordinator your duties will include: Undertake a range of administrative responsibilities to support and facilitate the smooth running of research and innovation activity including monitoring all research and innovation applications and outcomes Promote funding opportunities to academic staff together with application processes and deadlines Provide support, information and advice to academic staff to develop projects, including grants, consultancy and tenders, that are well-written, fully costed and meet funder and university requirements Maintain an up-to-date record of all research and innovation grants held by staff, to enable progress to be evaluated against plans and metrics The successful candidate will have/be: Educated to A level or equivalent Experience of working in an administrative and/or customer facing role in a professional environment A high degree of numeracy and confidence with figures An understanding/appreciation of the HE sector and the key challenges facing research and innovation in a HE environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain complex information to others Ability to work as an effective part of a team & manage own commitments What we can offer in return: As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including: Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays & additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff) Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/ Please click the 'Apply' link above to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact: peopleserviceshrkent.ac.uk quoting reference number RIS-068-24 Further details: Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward. Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered. The University of Kent values diversity & promotes equality at all levels. £25,742 to £28,759. Grade 5, per annum