Research Grants Administrator

  • Venn Group
  • Oct 23, 2025
Seasonal Administration

Job Description

We are seeking a Research Grants Administrator to join a leading London University on an interim contract. This role will join a busy post award department and will focus on reconciliations.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of research grants - oversee awards from activation to closure, ensuring accurate financial management and compliance.
  • Monitor and reconcile grant finances - track expenditure, check eligibility of costs, and ensure budgets align with funder and university requirements.
  • Ensure compliance - interpret and apply funder terms, university policies, and audit requirements.
  • Liaise with researchers and partners - provide advice, resolve issues, and support academics in managing their research funding effectively.

Experience required:

  • Experience working in a post award grant management role
  • Confident completing reconciliations

Position: Research Grants Administrator

Salary: £39,000 - £42,000 (paid on an hourly rate equivalent)

Duration: 2 months

Location: London

Hybrid working: 4 days working from home, 1 day in the office

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.