Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Salary: £33,951 – £39,906 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time
Employer: University of Leeds
Sector: Research & Science
About the Role
The University of Leeds is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Research Support Officer (Pre-Award) to join its Faculty Research Office within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in research support, research finance, or grant administration to contribute to the success of world-leading research projects. The successful candidate will work closely with Principal Investigators and senior research support colleagues to provide high-quality pre-award support, including project costing and compliance with funder regulations.
The position is based on the University of Leeds campus with the opportunity for hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional pre-award research support to academic staff and researchers.
- Assist Principal Investigators with project costing and funding applications.
- Ensure compliance with University policies and funder requirements.
- Support the preparation and submission of research grant applications.
- Build strong working relationships with academic and professional services teams.
- Deliver high-quality customer service within the Faculty Research Office.
- Manage competing priorities and work effectively to strict deadlines.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Significant experience in a research support, research administration, or finance support role.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience working in a busy office environment.
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and funding regulations.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Salary and Benefits
The University of Leeds offers an attractive benefits package, including:
- Salary of £33,951 – £39,906 per annum.
- 26 days annual leave plus approximately 16 bank holidays and University closure days (around 42 days per year).
- Generous pension scheme.
- Life assurance cover.
- Discounted membership at The Edge fitness and wellbeing centre.
- Access to professional development and training programmes.
- On-site childcare facilities.
- Shopping discounts and travel schemes.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
Skilled Worker Visa Information
The University of Leeds welcomes international applicants. However, due to UK Home Office regulations, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants who qualify for salary concessions under immigration rules.
Interview Information
Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact:
Rachel Robinson
Senior Research Support Administrator (Pre-Award)
Email: R.A.Robinson@leeds.ac.uk
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