Research Officer

Edinburgh College of Art is recruiting for a full-time Research Officer on a permanent basis. This post would suit those looking to further a career in research administration by leading School support in a variety of areas. Applications from those with experience of working in a similar or supporting role for application development, post award support, REF and KEI are particularly welcome.

The Opportunity:

Successful candidate will provide specialised advice and guidance to academic colleagues with regards to developing research projects. Offering both high level analytical guidance, including conducting analysis to resolve problems and putting forward recommendations for managing complex grants, and practical administrative support for a cradle-to-grave service for a defined portfolio of research proposals and grants.

The post-holder will be expected to provide timely, accurate and up-to-date research management information and work closely with the Head of RKEI and the Research Director to develop and manage procedures and policies relating to research activities to maximise service quality, efficiency and effectiveness. The post-holder will also line-manage research project staff supporting their performance management and development and will provide administrative support for the co-ordination of arrangements for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Either HNC/HND or equivalent level qualifications plus a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience or Broad experience (typically a minimum of 5 years), acquired through a combination of job related training and considerable on-the-job experience, demonstrating development through involvement in progressively more demanding relevant work/roles
• Previous experience of supporting and developing research grant applications, post-award administration and budget management/monitoring
• Proven high-quality communication, liaison, presentation and relationship-building skills, with evidence of the ability to persuade and negotiate.
• Highly developed time-management and organisational skills, with an experience of dealing with conflicting demands and prioritising workload in a fast-paced environment. Ability to sustain a high level of performance under pressure.
• Ability to construct written presentations, gather and analyse information and report on it accurately.
Line management or supervisory experience.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £31,396 to £36,024 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £32,982 to £38,205 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

To Apply: Please apply via the University website, including your C.V and a supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria as detailed in the job description.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 20 March 2023

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Interviews will be held late March