Are you passionate about research and innovation and want to play a part in fostering collaboration and creating opportunities for our School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment and partnering contributors? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Edinburgh Napier University. As the Grant Holder you will have the opportunity to be the main liaison between our internal and external stakeholder ensuring smooth implementation, and compliance with COST financial rules. Financially, the Grant Manager oversees the utilisation of allocated funds by meticulously verifying each expenditure's compliance with COST's financial protocols, giving you the remit to play a critical role in monitoring budgetary allocations, processing payments promptly, and maintaining records to facilitate audit readiness. On the administrative front, the Grant Manager orchestrates logistical arrangements for Action events, including issuing invitations and coordinating with local organisers. The role will allow you to use your high degree of attention to detail and accuracy to meticulously maintain attendance records, ensuring that all participants sign in daily, as well as diligently archiving meeting minutes and other relevant documentation. What we will need from you: Knowledge of COST Association Experience in financial reporting Experience providing strategic guidance on fund management from a grant perspective Experience in event management and strong administrative skills Our Excellent Benefits Package: At ENU, we offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement, and offer excellent benefits including: 41 days annual leave (pro-rated accordingly) A generous pension scheme (employer contribution of 17.6%) Various learning and development opportunities Access to our benefits platform Vivup which includes huge range of discounts across the UKs major retailers, health care discounts and Cycle to Work Discounted access to onsite and local gym facilities Additional Information Salary: £37,174 (pro rata) Contract: Fixed term (7.5 months), Part time (9 hours per week), Closing Date: 11:59pm on 23rd April 2025 Interviews: Week commencing 5th May 2025 The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role on the Skilled Worker visa route. International applicants will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Edinburgh Napier is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status. ADZN1_UKTJ