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Vacancy Id: 10034

College / Service: Research Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

Location: Hybrid – CSM King’s Cross/Home

Salary: £38,359 - £47,109 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Term: Full time – 35 hours per week

Apply by: 1 September 2023 at 23:55

 

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The opportunity

Research Management and Administration is the central university department supporting research activity across the university. The role will be based in RMA’s Research and Innovation UK Funding team, supporting researchers across the university with applications to UK research grant and knowledge exchange funding sources including UKRI, charitable funding bodies. The role will provide pre-award and award support including identifying appropriate sources of funding, costing proposals and coordinating award set up processes. The role will also provide ongoing support for compliance with funder terms and conditions including external reporting requirements.

About you

Duties and Responsibilities

 

  • To identify and circulate details of external research and KE funding calls to colleagues across UAL
  • To support the development of funding bids to external research and KE funders (inc. UKRI funders, British Academy, Leverhulme, Wellcome), by providing guidance and support to academics with regards UAL and key funder guidelines, pre-award processes and timelines
  • To support the preparation of research grant application budgets using UAL’s costing tool – ABW Costing and Pricing;
  • To assist with the input of financial information into external funders online application systems and to maintain internal
  • To review and advise on drafts of (non-scientific) elements of the proposal as appropriate such as justification of resources;
  • To organise the internal peer review of research bids and to supply applicants with timely feedback.
  • To update UAL internal databases with application and awards data for internal reporting purposes
  • To facilitate key aspects of project set up in consultation with teams across UAL, including liaising with the legal team , liaising with PI and Colleges/Institutes to ensure appropriate engagement of grant funded staff; ensuring finance colleagues have necessary budget information to set projects up on internal systems
  • To assist PIs and other related parties to administer their funds and manage their grants effectively in accordance with individual funder Terms and Conditions through regular review meetings during the life of a grant.
  • To co-ordinate research project staff time-sheet submissions for UKRI grant (where appropriate)
  • To deliver presentations to UAL staff on key funding opportunities and elements of funding application/award processes to UAL staff
  • To work with all other areas of RMA providing highest level of service and standards.
  • To be skilled in the use of Word, Excel, SharePoint and other application software (including grant management systems) to organise data, prepare high quality reports, data and correspondence on behalf of the RMA Office.
  • To liaise with the College Research Offices and Assistant Deans of Research regarding research funding and to brief them appropriately.

 

General

  • To perform such duties consistent with your role as may from time to time be assigned to you anywhere within the University.
  • To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role.
  • To work in accordance with the University’s Staff Charter and Dignity at Work Policy, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in your work.
  • To personally contribute towards reducing the University’s impact on the environment and support actions associated with the UAL Sustainability Manifesto (2016-2022).
  • To undertake continuous personal and professional development, and to support it for any staff you manage through effective use of the University’s Planning, Review and Appraisal scheme and staff development opportunities.
  • To make full use of all information and communication technologies in adherence to data protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness.
  • To conduct all financial matters associated with the role in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures, as laid down in the Financial Regulations.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Twinkle Brahmbhatt, Senior Resourcing Adviser via email at RKEEstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk or 020 7514 2965. 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

Vacancy Id: 10034

College / Service: Research Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

Location: Hybrid – CSM King’s Cross/Home

Salary: £38,359 - £47,109 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Term: Full time – 35 hours per week

Apply by: 1 September 2023 at 23:55

 

Please read through our FAQs page before applying.
A full copy of the job advert along with other information (such as interviews date, hiring process etc) is available by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button below.

Stonewall Gold Employer
Living Wage Employer
Disability Confident Committed
Stonewall Diversity Champion

Race Equality Charter

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