University of Chester
Grants Officer

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The Research and Innovation Office wish to recruit a Grants Officer to work in an established team on a fixed term basis until 31st July 2028.
The successful applicant will promote, encourage, manage, monitor and support applications from across the University to external funding sources. You will also provide project management/post-award support to ongoing projects.
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The post requires that you have a degree or equivalent level qualification and substantial administrative experience.
It is desirable that you have experience of a Higher Education environment and of dealing with customers in a business environment. Experience of preparing applications for funding and of following detailed published instructions would also be an advantage.


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