Research Proposal Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Proposal Officer to join a large faculty at a leading Higher Education institution. Working within the pre-award team, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of grant-funded research. You will manage research awards through the award acceptance and set-up process, undertake due diligence checks, support proposal submissions, advise on costing and pricing methodologies, and ensure a smooth transition of awards to the post-award team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced research grants professional to work closely with Principal Investigators, departmental research teams, finance colleagues, and external funding bodies in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Job Responsibilities • Set up research awards on Oracle-based systems and ensure accurate award creation and administration • Manage a portfolio of research awards, ensuring timely award mobilisation and handover to post-award colleagues • Provide advice and support throughout the grant submission process to Principal Investigators and departmental research teams • Support the costing and pricing of research proposals using institutional pre-award management system • Review funder terms and conditions and support compliance with funding requirements • Conduct due diligence checks on research partners and funders, identifying and mitigating potential risks • Support ethical approval processes and ensure compliance with research governance requirements • Maintain accurate and auditable records of research awards and funding data • Produce management information and workload reports to support operational planning • Assist with training and onboarding of new members of the Pre-Award team • Build strong relationships with academic, finance, and research support colleagues across the organisation Ideal Candidate Profile • Educated to degree level or possess equivalent relevant experience • Significant experience within research grants administration, ideally within a Higher Education environment. • Strong knowledge of the research grants and contracts lifecycle • Experience supporting pre-award processes, including proposal development, submission, and award set-up. • Understanding of UK research funding mechanisms and funding landscapes • Experience using research costing and pre-award management systems. • Strong financial administration and analytical skills, including proficiency with Excel and finance systems. • High levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability. Location: West London Rate: £24 - £27 per hour Contract: 6-month contract Hours: 35 per week Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Reference: J96596 This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this excellent opportunity.