Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Hours
Full time 36.5 hours. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Salary
Starting at £32,982 to £37,099 per annum, pro rata if part time.
Contract Type
Permanent
If you are experiencing any issues using our application portal or if you require adjustments to be made to the selection process, please contact us on (01273) 877769 or recruitmentadministration@sussex.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.
About the role
Are you ready to take on an exciting role that makes a real impact? We are inviting applications for a fantastic opportunity within our Research Development team. This team is dedicated to providing excellent advice and high quality support to the University’s academic staff, helping them secure research and knowledge exchange funding. Your primary focus will be on the teams in the Science & Medical areas.
You’ll develop and manage budgets for a variety of research and knowledge exchange funding applications, ensure all funding applications meet the policy and regulatory requirements of the funders, make sure applications align with the University’s policies and procedures, support Award and Contract agreements and will work to both external and internal deadlines across multiple projects.
About you
You’ll have a degree or equivalent experience, with strong skills in costings and contracts. You will have keen attention to detail and excellent organisational abilities. You’ll have great interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work effectively with academic staff and external funders. You can manage and prioritise work from multiple sources, thriving both independently and as part of a team.
If you are passionate about supporting cutting-edge research and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!
Apply now and be a part of our mission to advance knowledge and innovation.
About our Division
The Research and Innovation Division is leading developer of ideas and innovations that contributes to the Global Community. We contribute to new knowledge, ideas, and solutions. This leads to real change in the world and makes a difference in our lives.
Our Strategy focuses on People, Research Strengths, Interdisciplinarity, Integrity, Grant Capture, and International Reputation. Last year alone we submitted 681 bids, received 230 awards, completed the set-up of 227 projects just to give an idea of how dynamic our Division is.
Why work here…
Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
Further Key Information
Please contact Sarah McDonald at Sarah.McDonald@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.
Expected Interview Date
2024-10-10
Expected Start Date
Not Applicable
Fixed Term Contract Duration
Not Applicable
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