Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ
We are seeking a full-time Grants and Projects Manager, who will be a key senior member of the Grants and Projects Team in the Engineering Science department. You will support the Research Finance Manager in ensuring the optimal post-award financial management of over 750 research and trading projects. This is a permanent position.
About The Role
You will act as a financial business partner, working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including academics, external funding bodies, and other university staff. You will support principal investigators and project managers in effectively managing their funding, ensuring compliance with university and departmental policies, as well as adherence to the terms and conditions of funders. You will oversee and coordinate all grant audits within the department (around 25 per year), ensuring that all deadlines are met and compliance is demonstrated.
About You
We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional with a degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience, and either fully or part-qualified with a CCAB (ACCA or CIMA) accountancy body. You will bring substantial experience in financial management within a complex and fast-paced environment, along with strong financial analysis and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate and negotiate effectively with external stakeholders are essential for upholding departmental interests and meeting key deliverables. Advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel, are required. Knowledge of UK research grant award systems and a working knowledge of Oracle Financials would be advantageous.
What We Offer
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.
Application Process
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Nadine Gilhome (nadine.gilhome@eng.ox.ac.uk).
For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/
Only online applications received before midday on 30th November 2026 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter, supporting statement (describing how past experience fits with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.