Job Description

Ref Number

B09-01267

Professional Expertise

Finance

Department

Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation and Global Engagement) (B09)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

54,931-64,644

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

06-Nov-2025

About us

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UCL is a radically different university. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, we were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women to university education. Today UCL has over 50,000 students and 18,000 staff, is one of the world's top 10 universities and is recognised as one of the most successful research institutions in the world, consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2024) and is 2nd in the UK for research power and 1st in London (REF 2021).



Playing a key role in supporting the UCL research portfolio of 6,000 active research awards and contracts with an annual research income of 500M, Research and Innovation Services (RIS) supports and advances UCL's position as a world beating research led University. RIS provides high quality research and innovation support that adds value to the academic mission, improves compliance with terms and conditions, policies and regulation, and showcases the expertise of having a centre of excellence of dedicated research and innovation support professionals.



Part of RIS, Award Services provides a range specialist advice to UCL's externally funded research and innovation portfolio through the departments of: Research Support and Development (Pre-award); European Research and Innovation Office; Research Finance and Compliance (Post-award). The service is delivered in partnership with academic and professional services colleagues across UCL, collaborating organisations, and funders.

About the role

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We are recruiting a Research Finance Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. In this role, you will provide comprehensive post-award management support to the UCL academic community and external funders. You will oversee a team of Research Finance Administrators, who manage the financial administration and accounting functions of UCL's research and innovation portfolio. You will ensure that all work is conducted to the highest standards of accuracy and timeliness, meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholders.



The role offers hybrid working, with a fixed team collaboration day on Wednesdays at our office near King's Cross.

About you

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We are seeking an individual with a degree or equivalent experience and a strong background in managing the financial aspects of post-award research and innovation funding. Experience in team management and staff development, with a focus on setting and maintaining service standards, is highly desirable. You should have proven knowledge of regulatory compliance, including organisational policies and funder requirements, and experience providing expert advice to a variety of stakeholders.



Strong analytical skills are essential, as you will be responsible for reconciling financial records, analysing data, and investigating discrepancies. You will be highly experienced with financial systems, ideally Oracle, and familiar with HR databases. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, are required, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will be able to build and maintain productive working relationships, negotiate effectively at all levels, and produce clear, accurate reports.



Joining UCL means contributing to a global research powerhouse while shaping the future of research administration. You will have the opportunity to lead a team, influence institutional processes, and make a meaningful impact on world-class research.

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:


41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.



These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.



You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/