Research Support Officer (80792-0126)

Location

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department

Research & Impact Services

Position Type

Permanent

Salary

£35,608 to £46,049 per annum

About the Role

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Helena White, Head of Research Support, at h.white.4warwick.ac.uk
  

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team, within Research & Impact Services.

The Research Support Officer is a varied role that extends across research applications and contracts, involving the costing and submission of bids, negotiation of contracts and the co-ordination of internal approval processes.

The role will not only appeal to someone working in a research support environment but also to individuals who have keen interest in seeking to begin a career in this professional services area.

About You

Successful candidates will have a good honours degree (or equivalent), the proven ability to work across a high-volume portfolio, and a genuine interest in supporting researchers to achieve their funding goals.

You must have highly developed IT and numerical skills and the ability to do calculations, manipulate and present financial data using spreadsheets. You will have the ability to communicate, negotiate and influence effectively, at all levels, creating professional relationships.

We are seeking a highly motivated, committed, effective and supportive team member, able to work flexibly and creatively, and quickly and accurately when under pressure, working to tight deadlines

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description .

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About the Department

The department of Research & Impact Services supports the delivery of internationally leading research & impact at the University of Warwick.

This encompasses support for research strategy; research development; research grants & contracts; research ethics & governance; research culture, research impact; trusted research, the Research Excellence Framework (REF); research systems & data; statutory returns; programme management of institutional funds to support research & impact; research income planning,; and responsibility for the co-ordination of institutional programmes & partnerships such as the Interdisciplinary Research Spotlights, The Alan Turing Institute (ATI), City of Culture (CoC), and Eutopia. R&IS also delivers the secretariat function for nine formal University committees.

Candidates are asked to note that, Research & Impact Services has adopted hybrid working and candidates should therefore expect to be located on campus a minimum of three set days a week.

For further information about Research & Impact Services, please visit our website.

About the University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/ .

* World University Ranking 2024 , Guardian University Guide 2025

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

• A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure your CV includes name(s), job title, organisation and email contact detail(s) of employee referees to cover the past 3 years, one of your referees should be your current or most recent manager. Your referees will not be contacted without your permission. The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to references.

Your cover letter should explain:

• A covering letter explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification detailing the essential and any desirable criteria.

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: To be confirmed

Please note a pplication forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here .

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer .

Our Commitment to Inclusion

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments University of Warwick

Job Description

JD - Research Support Officer (80792).pdf - 108KB

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