Research Finance Project Coordinator

The University of Nottingham is a research-driven institution with a leading international profile. Research & Innovation provides support, advice and guidance to the University's research community. It also facilitates interaction between academics, research sponsors, and with business, regional and wider communities.

The post holder will work as part of a busy team providing effective and efficient research support for externally funded research through the delivery of high quality post award management services across the University. The role holders will operate as business partners, working closely with other professional service teams and school/faculty research administrative support as well as directly with academics and other stakeholders, to ensure robust and effective financial management of our research and research related portfolio. The post sits within the R&I Post Award team, within Research Operations, part of Research & Innovation.

The successful candidate should be HNC/HND (or equivalent qualification) and/or membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) OR relevant financial experience demonstrating adhering to terms and conditions relating to external funders or financial regulations or other experience of following regulations that could be relevant.

You will demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving capability that enables you to manipulate figures and data with ease. You will demonstrate the ability to work in a methodical and organised manner with attention to detail, with a high volume of projects to manage. The requirement to be flexible where there are conflicting priorities and also take personal responsibility for owning and resolving issues is key for the role.

What we offer:
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
- Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year
- Commitment to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
- Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. Part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week) is also considered; please specify your preferred hours in your application. Job share arrangements may also be considered.