Location
Brighton, UK
Hours
0.6fte (approx. 22 hours pro rata of 36.5 hours full time). Can be worked as 3 full days or spread over 4 or 5 days.
Salary
Starting at £32,982 to £37,099 per annum, pro rata if part time.
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
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
As Senior Research Finance Officer, you will be responsible for all aspects of post award financial management of a portfolio of research projects, from project set-up all the way through to any audits required. You will provide post award financial advice and guidance to academics and other stakeholders in the University.
About You
Ideally you will have experience of working in post award financial management in a higher education setting, with a good grounding in accounting principles, and IT and communication skills. You will need to have effective prioritisation and management skills to manage your own portfolio and provide advice to colleagues.
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 Chipo Nyandoro-Kunzvi (c.nyandoro-kunzvi@sussex.ac.uk) or Mark Raven (m.raven@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.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in 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
September 30, 2024 5:59 PM
Expected Start Date
Fixed Term Contract Duration
Fixed Term until 30 September 2027
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