University of Leeds
Research Finance Support Administrator (Pre-Award)

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This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Are you hard working with an eye for detail? Do you have administrative experience working in a busy office environment ideally in a research support or finance role? Do you want to join a team that is committed to supporting the strategic objectives and research culture of the Faculty of Environment?
We are looking for a professional and proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer focussed pre-award research support to our Faculty Research Office. You will work closely with the Senior Research Administrator (Pre-Award) and Principle Investigators to support costings and set-up of projects whilst following University and Funders’ rules and regulations to provide support to the Faculty’s academic community.
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This vacancy is within the Finance Service and is based in the Faculty of Environment. However, should the business need arise, and after full consultation with you, you may be deployed elsewhere within Finance Service.
Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.
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- 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
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To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Luke Lawrance, Senior Research Administrator
Tel: 0113 343 8826, Email: L.Lawrance@leeds.ac.uk
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