Senior Research Support Officer (Post-Award)

We have an exciting opportunity across two successful Engineering departments for a person with a high level of attention to detail, a proven ability to problem solve and think outside the box and a succinct communicator. Working closely with the Research Manager, and other colleagues within the Departments of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering and Computer Science, and across the Faculty of Engineering, you will provide a professional support service for all aspects of post-award research activities in both departments. You will also support and provide guidance to a team of administrative staff with the departmental Research Office’s. You will manage the day-to-day running of post-award activities and the team and ensure a comprehensive support network across the department. You will have an oversight of all externally (and internally) funded research projects. You will be educated to A level (or have equivalent experience), have a good working knowledge on funding rules and financial regulations, and have the ability to manage the resources of these projects. You will have excellent customer service skills, interpersonal skills, and being able to cope with conflicting demands and extra-ordinary requests. We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LblLk18zmo, and follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information. Apply now by clicking on the Apply button located near the top of your screen