Research Support Officer (Post Award-Finance)

University of Leeds - Professional Services - Finance (inc Payroll)

Location:	Leeds
Salary:	£33,951 to £39,906 per annum (Grade 6)
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	1st April 2026
Closes:	22nd April 2026
Job Ref:	CSFIN1373

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Ongoing

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.

Are you hard working, enthusiastic and thrive in challenging but rewarding environments? Do you have significant experience of providing post-award finance support to externally funded research project? Do you want to join a team that is committed to supporting the strategic objectives and world class research of the Faculty of Business?

We are looking for a confident, professional and proactive individual to provide high quality, customer focussed research support to the Faculty of Business. Working closely with the Deputy Faculty Research Manager & Head of Faculty Research and Innovation Office, and other research support team members to provide expert knowledge in all aspects of grant management and financial administration in line with University of Leeds and research funder rules and regulations.

You will make a valuable and significant contribution to the Faculty Research and Innovation Office team collaborating closely with the Finance Office team and other Research Operations teams across the institution. You will provide an expert service in the preparation and submission of claims, high volume transactional activity and audit compliance. You will play a lead role in the quarterly forecasting activity, and the analysis of month end variances within the funding portfolio. You will make a significant contribution to the external research funding aspects of the annual Integrated Planning Exercise. You will ensure that the administration of grants is tailored to suit the complexity of awards and the needs of the investigators within the Faculty. You will develop working practices and procedures that support the post award management of funded research within the Faculty.

With significant research finance administrative experience in a busy, customer focussed environment, you will bring excellent organisation, communication and negotiation skills supported by considerable experience of financial systems and procedures, the ability to problem solve, a proactive approach to continuous improvement, and excellent attention to detail and accuracy. You will be a clear communicator who is able to present complex information in an accessible and user-friendly way.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/global-talent.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options 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.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Sarah Shaw, Head of Research and Innovation Office, Faculty of Business, Leeds University Business School
Email: s.shaw@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Liam Irwin, Deputy Research and Innovation Manager, Faculty of Business, Leeds University Business School.
Email : L.D.Irwin@lubs.leeds.ac.uk