Job Description

The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) (www.nri.org) is an internationally renowned multi-disciplinary centre of the University of Greenwich leading research on sustainable development, food security, economic growth and poverty reduction in the UK and globally.



NRI is looking for a highly motivated individual capable of undertaking complex administrative and financial tasks within a busy office environment. The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated, professional services staff within NRI ensuring successful delivery of research, consultancy, and capacity building projects with a combined annual turnover in excess 14.5 million.



Under the direction of the Awards and Grants Manager and working with a wide range of stakeholders, the Project Controller will join a team of existing Professional Services staff overseeing administrative management of awards and grants across the Institute. The role requires a flexible approach, working across departments with NRI and with the staff based in Brussels, suppering externally funded Research & Knowledge Exchange projects on a flexible and demand driven basis. ]

Please note:

Office hours will be 9am to 5pm, five days per week. The University of Greenwich operates a flexible working policy based on business need.


For an informal discussion about the post please contact Sharron Field s.field@greenwich.ac.uk.



Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the People Directorate Operations Team on peopleoperationsadmin@greenwich.ac.uk



Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich and information on the university's working principles: Working Principles and Guidelines | Documents | University of Greenwich



To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including submission of a two-page supporting statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the role and a copy of your current CV. Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich



We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.



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