Job Description

You will play a key role within the Operational Support Team and will support the delivery of a range of services which underpin the governance work of the Research Office. This will include support of due diligence checks on third parties who undertake activities funded by external research funding (including but not limited to Official Development Assistance (ODA) related funding streams); coordination of the post-award third party monitoring process; and related activities to ensure the requirements of external research funders are met.

The Research Office formulates, and is the College custodian of, research funding policies which underpin the management of externally funded research within a devolved structure. It champions professional standards, best practice and consistency in research administration across the College to ensure that institutional governance responsibilities and obligations are met.

You will provide administrative support to the Due Diligence Manager, including the development and communication of best practice advice, guidance and tools to support staff in Faculties and Departments throughout the third party due diligence process, and will act as the first point of contact for due diligence support enquiries from College staff and administrative teams.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

You must have experience of working in an administrative support role and should have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. You should be able to work well under pressure and use your own initiative as appropriate within the duties of the post. A clear understanding of the need and practice of customer focus and customer relationship skills is essential. Experience of undertaking risk assessments and/or due diligence checks within a Higher Education Institution or similar environment (e.g. charity sector; fund raising) would be desirable.