Research Awards Manager
About the role
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Salary Range:£35,880 to £43,878 per year
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Type:Permanent
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Location:Southampton
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Closing date:
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As a Research Awards manager, you will work closely with those who fund and carry out research in order to ensure effective delivery of the finance and contracts service at the NIHR. This will include providing advice on financial and contractual aspects of projects from the point a project is awarded funding all the way through until the project closes. You will ensure that all financial records are kept updated and are accurate. You will also lead and manage on financial assurance at awards’ contract end, managing the workload of the team who are carrying out the required reviews and acting as a subject matter expert.
What you will bring to the role
The Research Awards Manager role is quite a unique finance role and we are able to offer training to ensure that you are able to undertake all elements of the role. We are looking for someone who is highly numerate and comfortable acting as a subject matter expert. Some of the key skills we look for in a candidate are:
- A relevant financial qualification or equivalent work experience - an accountancy qualification can be advantageous but not essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident in explaining financial processes and procedures to a range of stakeholders
- Flexible approach to work and able to revaluate and reprioritise your work load
- Confident in the use of MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
How to apply
Are you interested in learning more about this exciting position with the NIHR? Please apply directly via our vacancy page.
This role is with NIHR Coordinating Centre (NIHRCC) and is hosted by the University of Southampton.