Research Support Assistant

About the role

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 with an eye for detail? Do you have administrative experience working in a busy office environment ideally in a research support or finance role? Do you want to join a team that is committed to supporting the strategic objectives and research culture? We are looking for a professional and proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer-focussed administrative support to our Faculty Research Office. You will work closely with the Pre-Award and Post-Award research support teams to support the provision of grants management and financial administration within the Faculty Research Office, with particular responsibility for the preparation and collation of timesheets, receipts and other supporting data in advance of grant claim audits. With administrative experience in a busy, customer-focussed environment, you will have excellent organisation skills and be able to balance competing priorities. You will also have excellent numerical skills, along with experience of working with finance systems and procedures. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas 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 plus life assurance- the University contributes 14.5% of salary. 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: Sharon Farey, Senior Research Manager Email: s.kinsey@leeds.ac.uk £26,707 to £28,778 per annum (Grade 4)

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