We are looking to appoint a Deputy Research Manager within the Clinical School team at the Research Operations Office (ROO). You would need to have a broad skill set in people management, high level of numeracy to check research budgets and reporting, and able to take responsibility to deliver excellent service through the team.

You would support researchers, departmental administrators, internal offices and external research stakeholders in providing information on University and sponsor policies and answering any grant specific queries. This role contributes to policy development for the financial administration of externally funded research.

Reporting directly to the Research Support Manager, you will work closely with the Senior Finance Analysts - Research and Grants across the ROO to ensure policies and procedures are up to date and appropriate. Occasionally you work on specific projects as necessary with the Research Support Managers and Assistant Directors.

You would provide a first line of expertise and guidance on complex administrative issues for the Finance Analysts - Research and Grants within ROO, contributing to training needs and workload management for a given team.

 

Applicants will have practical experience of working in finance and research grants administration. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, together with a proactive, mature attitude, be an excellent team player and good at multi- tasking. Educated to first degree level, or with equivalent level of knowledge and experience, you will be able to prioritise workloads as well as managing tight deadlines.

Your application should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the skills and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based on these criteria.

 

This post is offered on a Fixed-term basis until 31 December 2024 to provide temporary cover for the substantive post holder

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. In line with the University secondment policy, please discuss your intention to apply for a secondment with your line manager.

 

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This role requires onsite attendance at Greenwich House for a minimum of 2 days per week with additional onsite working according to business need.

 

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Closing Date: 30th July 2023

If you have questions about the application process, contact CROrecruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.

 

Please quote reference EW37515 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

 

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