Full job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Proposal Officer to join a large faculty at a leading Higher Education institution. Working within the pre-award team, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of grant-funded research. You will manage research awards through the award acceptance and set-up process, undertake due diligence checks, support proposal submissions, advise on costing and pricing methodologies, and ensure a smooth transition of awards to the post-award team.


This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced research grants professional to work closely with Principal Investigators, departmental research teams, finance colleagues, and external funding bodies in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.


Job Responsibilities
*Set up research awards on Oracle-based systems and ensure accurate award creation and administration
*Manage a portfolio of research awards, ensuring timely award mobilisation and handover to post-award colleagues
*Provide advice and support throughout the grant submission process to Principal Investigators and departmental research teams
*Support the costing and pricing of research proposals using institutional pre-award management system
*Review funder terms and conditions and support compliance with funding requirements
*Conduct due diligence checks on research partners and funders, identifying and mitigating potential risks
*Support ethical approval processes and ensure compliance with research governance requirements
*Maintain accurate and auditable records of research awards and funding data
*Produce management information and workload reports to support operational planning
*Assist with training and onboarding of new members of the Pre-Award team
*Build strong relationships with academic, finance, and research support colleagues across the organisation


Ideal Candidate Profile
*Educated to degree level or possess equivalent relevant experience
*Significant experience within research grants administration, ideally within a Higher Education environment.
*Strong knowledge of the research grants and contracts lifecycle
*Experience supporting pre-award processes, including proposal development, submission, and award set-up.
*Understanding of UK research funding mechanisms and funding landscapes
*Experience using research costing and pre-award management systems.
*Strong financial administration and analytical skills, including proficiency with Excel and finance systems.
*High levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability.


Location: West London
Rate: £24 - £27 per hour
Contract: 6-month contract
Hours: 35 per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week on site)
Reference: J96596


This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this excellent opportunity.