Senior Grants Officer

The NDM Grant Management Team are an ambitious and supportive group,
delivering high quality, professional grant management support across a broad
portfolio of research projects. As a Senior Grants Officer, working under the
supervision of the Research Grant Manager, this position offers an excellent
opportunity for career progression in Research Administration, working
alongside researchers at the leading edge of science in the largest medical
department at Oxford.





You will assume full responsibility for a range of activities which support
the financial and operational management of a significant and complex
portfolio of research projects. You will play a central role in liaising with
academic staff, central university services such as Research Services and
Research Accounts, and external collaborators and funders. You will be
expected to work closely with grant holders and Professional Services staff to
maintain and develop an efficient research administration service.





It is essential that you are educated to degree level or equivalent related
experience, with knowledge of grants and/or contracts. You will have
experience of financial administration, as well as experience of interpreting
and applying financial policies. Your excellent interpersonal skills will give
you the ability to use tact and discretion to build effective and cooperative
working relationships with colleagues at all levels. The ability to work
independently is key and you will have a systematic, thorough, and well-
organised approach to work. A high level of self-motivation and the ability to
thrive in a busy environment is a must, ensuring that research grants are
managed effectively so that targets and deadlines are met.





Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to
upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain
how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of
your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and
supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later
date.





This position is offered full time on a permanent contract. Please note that
all shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview on the week
commencing Monday 19th May 2025.





Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday 14 May 2025 will be
considered. Please quote **179104 **on all correspondence.