University of Leeds
Research Support Officer (Post Award)
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Job Title
Interviews expected to take place week commencing 16 November 2026.
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.
We are looking for a professional and proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer-focused research support to our Faculty Research and Innovation Office (FRIO).
You will support the provision of grants management and financial administration within the FRIO, with a particular focus on the post-award process. You will be part of the University's Research Operations service, but will be deployed to the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and will report to the Senior Research Support Administrator (Post-Award).
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With administrative experience in a busy, customer-focused environment, you will also have excellent organisation and communication skills, experience of financial systems and procedures, and the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.
Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.
What We Offer In Return
- 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme 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:
- Nicholas Dillon, Senior Research Support Administrator (Post-Award)
- Email: N.Dillon@leeds.ac.uk
- Jonathan Mills, Deputy Faculty Research Manager
- Email: J.J.Mills@leeds.ac.uk
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