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Senior Research Contracts agent:Job description:Job location: Edinburgh We are seeking for a UE06 Senior Research Contractsagent (Research Grants Administrator) to provide pre- and post- award support to academic researchers and investigators of The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (R(D)SVS) on the Easter Bush Campus. You will take a leading function in providing specialist and expert support to academic investigators and researchers on a diverse portfolio of research projects. You are responsible for the research funding applications in a fast-paced deadline-driven function, through to the point of set-up. You are also responsible for the delivery of post-award grant management including support for resource management and reporting on the projects. this function is responsible for the capture and analysis of finance and resources of externally funded research activity as they influence the overall finance and resources position for both The Roslin Institute and R(D)SVS on the Easter Bush Campus. This post is open ended (permanent) and full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. Your expertise and attributes for success: » [HNC/HND or equivalent level qualifications plus significant grants administration/accounts practice (within HE sector); demonstrating development through involvement in progressively more demanding significant work/functions » Excellent accountancy and numeracy expertise, with some expertise of job costing and consciousness of financial/budget modelling » High quality communication and relationship building expertise with evidence of the capability to persuade and negotiate » High level of analytical and organisational expertise with accuracy and attention to detail. » Enthusiasm and commitment for working in a varied and busy function, with a strong sense of service delivery. Skills:
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