Research Funding Associate (Pre-Award)

We are looking for a Research Funding Associate to join the King’s Pre-Award Team. The postholder will be part of a dynamic and flexible structure in the Pre-Award office at King’s and the post holder will: 

• provide efficient and effective pre-award service for members of King’s College London staff who are engaged in research. 
• have delegated authority and responsibility within certain limitations to prepare and submit official costs on behalf of the College.  
• approve research applications.  
• accept grants awarded. 
• negotiate contractual conditions and contribute towards the formulation of policy on research matter and also develop (or continue to develop) their own expertise in research funding. 

The Strand based Campus team in Central London, is supporting the faculties of Arts & Humanities, Business, Law, Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences and Social Science & Public Policy.

This role will have primary responsibility for supporting Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences working closely with their current Research Funding Associate and when required support the other faculties falling under the remit of the Strand Campus.  

There will be an expectation to also support the rest of the Pre-Award team when necessary (such as during busy periods and due to sickness, annual leave) – with research costing/application/contract support – as needed. 

King’s has a hybrid working policy and the post will primarily be based at the Strand Campus, however flexibility is required to be at any Campus where needed. Flexibility with regards to location of work will therefore be required. 

Candidates should have experience of supporting grant applications, preferably in a university environment. Experience of advising on project budgets is desirable but not essential. This role will be subject to developments and adaptations according to institutional needs. Resilience and capacity to adapt in constant changing environment is an essential part of the role.

Applicants also require excellent organisational, communication, negotiation and literacy skills, proven decision-making ability and be able to work well under pressure, both individually and as part of a team. 

This post will be offered on an indefinite contract.

This is a full-time post – 100% full time equivalent.

The salary shown is inclusive of London Weighting Allowance. 

For any queries please contact Richard van 't Erve