Join the Research Funding team in Research and Impact Services (RIS). We're looking for someone to be part of our team, in this fixed-term part-time role. About us Research and Impact Services is responsible for advancing the University's international reputation for research and knowledge transfer by: increasing the volume of externally funded research improving grant application success rates enhancing strategic and operational support to academic departments Our department is the primary conduit for government, business, charity and other funders to access the research expertise and knowledge of the University of Bath. About the role Over the next two years, the University will implement a new grant application and award costing system (Worktribe), managed through the University Research Management System (URMS) project. RIS are looking for a hardworking individual with excellent interpersonal skills to support the Research Funding team during his time. You will work closely with the Pre-Award Development Officers, Pre-Award Support Officer, Pre-Award Manager and Head of Research Funding to support the effort to ensure that the outputs of the URMS project are realised within the agreed timescales. This will also require planning and participation in user acceptance testing for the new system. You will also develop comprehensive knowledge of the University’s costing system and be able to confidently advise, support and guide colleagues across the University. About you This role requires excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills along with a good understanding of the research funding landscape for the higher education sector, and some familiarity with costing systems used to support funding applications. You will be educated to degree level or hold significant, relevant professional experience. You will also have: excellent numeracy and IT skills excellent attention to detail self-confidence and the ability to stand your ground, remaining calm under pressure good self-motivation and time-management Further information The post is offered on a part-time basis (21.9 hours per week) for a period of 12 months, starting in August 2025. We would welcome applications for secondment from existing staff. Our team works both remotely and on campus, as part of a hybrid model (everyone is required to work on campus for some of their week - this is not a fully remote role). It is strongly preferred that you are available to work Wednesdays on campus to join team meetings and only exceptional circumstances may be considered around this. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Emma Dowden, Head of Pre Award ( ed251 bath.ac.uk ) or Sarah Ibbitson, URMS Project Manager ( mnssmvbath.ac.uk ). However, please ensure that your application is submitted via the University website. What we can offer you We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. Free counselling services through Health Assured Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Staff discount at Team Bath gym Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees Staff discount on language courses Generous employer contributory pension schemes Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath Local discounts and more A family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce Relocation allowance We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits. Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us UniofBath and UniofBathJobs on X for more information. Closing Date: 25 May 2025 Department: Management, Specialist and Administration Salary: £30,805 to £37,174