Senior Research Support Administrator

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Midlothian
  • £34,610-39,906 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Category: Professional, Administration and OperationalJob Description:Grade UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 per annumCAHSS / School of DivinityFull-time: 35 hours per weekOpen-ended (permanent)The School of Divinity is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Research Support Administrator to provide specialist administrative support and guidance for a broad range of the School's research activities, including responsibility for supporting academic staff to submit larger research grant applications; post-award administration and support for a portfolio of complex research grants; leading on support for knowledge exchange and impact, the Research Excellence Framework and open research.This post would suit those looking to further a career in research administration by leading School support in a variety of areas. Applications from those with experience of working in a similar or supporting role for application development, post-award support, REF and KEI are particularly welcome.This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.The salary for this post is £34,610 to £39,906 per annum.Your skills and attributes for success:
  • Previous experience of supporting and developing research grant applications, post award administration and budget management and monitoring
  • Proven high quality communication, liaison, presentation and relationship building skills, with evidence of the ability to persuade and negotiate
  • A commitment to accuracy and high attention to detail, particularly in maintaining financial-related data
  • Highly developed time management skills, with experience of dealing with conflicting demands and prioritising workload in a fast-paced environment. Ability to sustain a high level of performance under pressure
Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)Application InformationPlease ensure you include the following documents in your application:- CV- Cover letterAs a valued member of our team you can expect:
  • A competitive salary
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our
(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 17th September 2025Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 29th September 2025.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Theology has been taught at Edinburgh since the University's foundation in 1583. In the School of Divinity today (New College) you are in a college setting, with our own site, library, dining/socialising hall, and a strong sense of community of students and staff. Yet you are also part of a large, world-class university, and in the heart of one of the most scenic and vibrant cities in Europe. From its foundation, the University of Edinburgh has maintained a distinguished tradition of higher learning and academic excellence. Today the University is one of Britain's leading research institutions with an international reputation for scholarship and achievement; and access to research libraries of world importance.From the first year onward, courses involve small group tutorial and seminar learning as well as lectures. We have a long and distinguished record in research, teaching and postgraduate supervision. Our current staff includes scholars with international reputations in various subjects in theology and religious studies. In the most recent national Research Excellence Framework Exercise (REF 2014), the School of Divinity was ranked first in Scotland and fourth in the UK for Theology and Religious Studies based on the quality and volume of our research. Incoming postgraduate research students are offered a training course in research methods, and are given conscientious supervision from their first weeks through to submission of the thesis. There are also special orientation events for foreign students. Our Student satisfaction rates are consistently amongst the highest in the University of Edinburgh.For further information about our school please visit

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