Grants Support Officer

Are you interested in working for a world-leading research centre? We have an exciting opportunity for a Grants Support Officer to join the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC).

As Grants Support Officer you will assist with the submission of funding proposals, and support the administrative requirements of the team. The role will allow you to further develop your understanding of the research funding landscape and to develop essential research support and grant writing skills.

You will:

• Be educated to A-level standard (or equivalent)
• Have experience of pre-award research grant administration, preferably in an academic institution.
• Have strong team working and communication skills.
• Have the ability to work proactively and with minimum supervision.

You will be part of a busy grant-writing team that develops and manages funding applications for the AMRC. On a daily basis, we work across all AMRC groups to disseminate information on funding opportunities to staff, develop and write grant applications, carry out due diligence, and assist staff with costings and online application portals. We also work closely with other departments within the University of Sheffield such as Research Services to manage submissions and externally with AMRC partners and external funding agencies.

What We Offer

• 38 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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