ABOUT THE ROLE

Based in the Grants and Contracts Team (Pre-Award) within Research and Innovation Services, the Pre-Award Development Officer will provide high-quality professional and expert support to researchers across a wide range of disciplines; preparing project costings for research grant applications; providing expert advice and guidance to academic staff on funding streams, and particular requirements of funders; and ensuring that all applications receive authorisation in accordance with the University’s procedures. 

Reporting to the Pre-Award Team Manager, and working as part of a team, the successful candidate will support researchers to develop and secure external research grants via the provision of specialist support at every stage of the pre-award process. The post-holder will also contribute to the planning, support and implementation of Research Development related communications activity including publicising key opportunities and initiatives. 

The successful candidate will have strong organisational, planning, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, along with the ability to prioritise competing demands and make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment. They will build and maintain effective working relationships, demonstrate sound judgement in guiding others, and bring a strong understanding of the UK funding landscape and knowledge of research funding bodies.

Further information is available in the job description [https://livenorthumbriaac.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/role-descriptions/IQAWmWnOZWfwRaeh_8M6c3BZAefYd8KwebXQ8mNiTR_cFOY?e=H7ESlw]. 

ABOUT THE TEAM

For more information about RIS and the support we provide to Northumbria's research community, please visit our webpage: https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/university-services/research-and-innovation-services/

Northumbria University is a vibrant, campus-based institution and the successful candidate will be expected to spend the majority of their time on campus at our Newcastle City location. This is a people-facing managerial role where presence matters, both for the effective management of teams and for building the strong internal relationships that are central to success in this post.