Research Grants Administrator

You will work collaboratively across the Research Grants team and with colleagues across a range of departments to ensure effective stewardship of research finances and provide specialist knowledge on all aspects of research grant management and reporting.

We are seeking colleagues who will embody our values of expertise, community, integrity and collaboration.

The Research Operations Directorate is responsible for delivery of a high quality, integrated, user-focused and resilient service which covers applications, contracting and awards. We provide the research operations services that underpin the University Research and Innovation Strategy and associated growth plans. 

The Research Grants Team is responsible for ensuring the effective recovery of research income from funders and partners. Our work is predominately deadline driven, and fast paced. Working in the Research Grants Team, you can expect to support the maximisation of research income through ensuring compliance with funder terms and conditions and completing of financial reporting. You will work directly with University of Edinburgh research and professional service communities, as well as external stakeholders.

A Research Grants Administrator will:

• manage the delivery of their portfolio of grants in a fast paced, deadline driven environment;
• provide a high quality of service through compliance with funder terms and conditions and University policy;
• work with colleagues to find solutions, manage issues and risks, enabling academic colleagues to maximise their research funding; 
• help us continually improve our processes and procedures and train others in new ways of working;

The successful candidate will:

• be passionate about using finance as an enabler to support colleagues in their goals;
• have strong problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude;
• be highly self-motivated and thrive in constantly changing environments;
• excellent organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail;

Development Opportunities

Edinburgh Research Office is a supportive and encouraging environment for those new to research professional services and those wishing to further develop their University professional service careers. We have a longstanding commitment to training and staff development and a great track record of internal promotions for ambitious colleagues. We actively encourage all colleagues in ERO to think about their development in role. We encourage applicants to think not just about their suitability now, but how they might grow in the role in the future. 

Apply Before: 29/10/2026, 23:59

£34,610 to £39,906 per annum