We have the opportunity to appoint an outstanding candidate to a well-established team in the Post-Award department within Research and Innovation Services (RIS).

VR成人视频 us 

RIS is the primary conduit for industry, business and other funders to access the University's research expertise and knowledge and plays an important role in advancing the University's international reputation for research and knowledge transfer by: 

• increasing the volume of externally funded research 
• improving grant application success rates 
• enhancing strategic and operational support to academic departments 

VR成人视频 the role

Working as part of a small but collaborative team, you will have the direct responsibility, under the supervision of the Post-Award Manager, for the financial administration of projects within a portfolio of academic departments.

Duties will include: 

• Post-Award management of research projects, in accordance with terms and conditions of the funder. 
• Providing advice and guidance to academic researchers.
• Monitoring income and expenditure on projects in accordance with the grant funding terms and conditions. 
• Generating reports for awarding institutions on project expenditure. 
• Submit invoices, financial returns, and statements to research sponsors.

VR成人视频 you

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, along with strong budgeting and analytical abilities. Proficiency in Office software, particularly Excel, is essential, as is a keen attention to detail.

A financial qualification such as AAT, partial qualification as an accountant, or a solid financial background is required. You should also demonstrate self-confidence, the ability to assert yourself effectively, and the capacity to remain calm under pressure. 

Further information

This is offered on a part-time basis, working 21.9 hours (0.6 FTE), with the option of hybrid working (with a priority for working on campus on Tuesdays). The hours can be worked as 3 full days, with Monday or Friday as a required working day, or part-time over the week. Please feel free to contact us to discuss this prior to applying if it's important to you in deciding whether this role might be right for you and your personal circumstances.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jane Heywood, Post-Award Manager (chsjajh@bath.ac.uk) or Lizzie Hope-Dyer, Head of Research Funding (erh23@bath.ac.uk), however, please ensure that your application is submitted via the University website.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

 

What we can offer you 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the VR成人视频 a great place to work as well as following us and .

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath.

Closing Date: 05 Aug 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694 pro rata

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving a major transformation of our Research Funding Post-Award service, alongside the implementation of a new research management system (Worktribe).

VR成人视频 the role

You will provide strategic leadership and operational direction to modernise Post-Award processes, ensuring they are efficient, compliant, and fit for the future. With a clear mandate to deliver change at pace, you will assess current ways of working, consider the redesign of processes, and ensure robust controls and governance across the research funding lifecycle.

Working closely with colleagues across the University, you will develop and deliver a comprehensive transformation roadmap. This will include aligning systems and processes ahead of system launch, strengthening collaboration across research finance-related functions, and embedding sustainable, high-quality operating models.

As part of the role, you will:

• lead a complex, institution-wide transformation programme covering system implementation, process design, and organisational change
• review and streamline Post-Award processes to improve efficiency and reduce risk
• establish clear standards, procedures, and governance frameworks
• provide expert advice to senior leaders on future operating models, risks, and resourcing
• build capability and resilience within the team through coaching, mentoring, and leadership
• use data and analysis to inform decisions and continuously improve performance

You will also line manage key team leads and work closely with colleagues across Research & Impact Services, Finance, and system implementation teams to ensure a joined-up and successful transition.

VR成人视频 you

You will bring:

• a strong understanding of research finance and the regulatory landscape in UK higher education
• proven experience leading change programmes, ideally involving system implementation or process transformation
• experience of influencing across large, diverse teams and engaging senior colleagues
• the ability to interpret and apply complex financial and regulatory requirements with confidence
• demonstrable experience in building capability and supporting teams through change

You will also demonstrate:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn insight into action
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• A strategic attitude, with the ability to balance detail with the wider organisational picture
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, delivery-focused approach
• Confidence to challenge existing practices constructively and drive improvement
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement

A professional finance qualification or equivalent relevant experience is desirable, as well as experience of audit processes and managing compliance risks. Familiarity with research management systems, particularly Worktribe, and experience using digital tools and data (e.g. Power BI) to support decision-making and service improvement is also preferred.

Above all, you will be a collaborative and resilient individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by the opportunity to lead meaningful, lasting change.

Further information

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the University’s research funding operations and delivering long-term organisational impact.

We are looking for a confident and credible leader with deep expertise in research funding, ideally gained within a UK Higher Education Institution or research funder environment.

This is a fixed-term role for a period of 12 months. We support flexible working arrangements, including secondments.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Lizzie Hope-Dyer (Head of Research Funding) on erh23@bath.ac.uk. 

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

 

What we can offer you 

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the VR成人视频 a great place to work as well as following us and .

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath.

Closing Date: 21 Jul 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535