Loughborough University
Research Post-Award, Finance and Reporting Manager
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Research and Innovation Office
Full Time, Open ended, Hybrid
About the Department
The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) plays a central role in shaping, enabling, and delivering the University’s research and innovation ambitions.
As a key Professional Service, RIO provides high quality, end-to-end support across the research and innovation lifecycle, working closely with academic leaders, external partners, and funding bodies to grow the University’s research portfolio and global reputation. Its specialist teams support the development of strategic partnerships, identify and secure research funding, manage awards and compliance, enhance the visibility of research outputs and impact, foster intellectual property and commercialisation, and cultivate research leadership through tailored development programmes.
RIO also supports the work of the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS), which brings world-leading international scholars to Loughborough through its Residential and Visiting Fellowship programmes and delivers a rich programme of interdisciplinary research activities including summits, roundtables, spotlight series, and open international seminars. Strong links with other Professional Services, such as Legal Services, Registry, Student Services, Finance, and HR, ensure seamless support for the University community.
The Role and What We’re Looking For
The Research Post-Award, Finance and Reporting Manager provides senior leadership across the University’s post-award research management and research finance, planning and reporting functions.
Reporting to the Deputy Director - Integrity, Risk & Compliance, the role is responsible for delivering a cohesive, high-quality service across the research lifecycle, ensuring effective financial management, compliance, reporting, and performance monitoring.
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The post-holder will lead on financial planning and forecasting for research and innovation activity, oversee institutional reporting and KPI frameworks, and ensure that all research funding is managed in accordance with funder, regulatory, and institutional requirements. As such, they will have significant experience of working in a financial or research management role within Higher Education or a closely aligned sector and will hold a relevant accounting degree or qualification.
About the University
Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators, and pioneers. We shape culture and society.
At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention, and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.
Informal Enquiries
For informal enquiries, please contact Stacey Croucher via email at S.S.croucher@lboro.ac.uk.
For more information, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Application Process
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We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments you’d like to request, please contact Stacey Croucher at S.s.croucher@lboro.ac.uk. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
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Closing Date: 7th September
Interview Date: W/C 21st September
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
- Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
- Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
- Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
- Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible, and hybrid working options.
- Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
- Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
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