Research Grants Administrator (Part Time)

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a versatile a part time (0.5 FTE) Research Grants Administrator to complement the Finance team at the Gurdon Institute. In this role you will provide the Institute with excellent financial grants administrative support to maximise research income from a wide range of sources. You will be the primary contact within the Institute in relation to grant applications from external partners, sponsors, Research Group Leaders and the University.

The Institute is internationally renowned for its research into developmental biology and cancer and has been in existence for more than 25 years. The Institute is a friendly, vibrant and exciting place to work. There are around 250 people in its self-contained building, comprising 12 research group leaders, 200 scientific staff including PhD students and 50 support staff.

We are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic team player, who is willing to learn and develop as part of a wider group of friendly and highly skilled professional services staff. Key responsibilities include coordinating the financial support process for grant applications, advising on costs, and ensuring applications are submitted in time, often to tight deadlines. You will also be responsible for providing budget forecasts of grant expenditure during the lifetime of the grants. We are seeking a highly motivated, organised individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Training will be provided on the University's grant costing tool and financial administration systems.

The post is available as soon as possible and it is permanent.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact hr@gurdon.cam.ac.uk.

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Please quote reference PR49215 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Key information

Department/location

Gurdon Institute

Salary

£31,236-£35,608 pro rata

Reference

PR49215

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

26 March 2026

Closing date

12 April 2026