European Research Development Officer

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1 x ongoing

1 x Fixed term – 12 months – there is a need for temporary replacement cover

Grade 7 Salary (£35,333 – £42,155)

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have experience of supporting research and innovation? Can you motivate people and help the realise their funding goals? Are you keen to be part of an evolving funding landscape?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. EU-funded research accounts for around £25 million/year

As part of the EU Team based in the Research and Innovation Service, you will play an active role in helping academics across all disciplines apply for a variety of EU funding schemes. You will join an enthusiastic and committed team that proactively develops innovative support from bid development tools to podcasts and media posts. 

What we offer in return

•    26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s over 40 days a year!

•    Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 21.6% of salary

•    Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

•    Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.

•    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for a role that will contribute to refreshing and re-developing a team during a changing landscape, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Ben Williams, Head of EU Funding 

Email: B.A.Williams@leeds.ac.uk    

Interviews for this role will take place on 9 November on the Leeds University campus

Location:  Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Professional Services
School/Institute:  Research & Innovation Service
Category:  Professional & Managerial
Grade: 
Grade 7
Salary: 

£35,333 to £42,155
p.a.
Post Type: 

Full Time
Contract Type:  Ongoing
Release Date:  Friday 07 October 2022
Closing Date:  Sunday 30 October 2022
Interview Date: 
Wednesday 09 November 2022
Reference:  CSRIS1259
Downloads:  Candidate Brief