14534 - Research Support Officer


Company:	The University of Edinburgh
Salary:	£29,588 - £33,951
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH8 9JS
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	21 Aug 2026

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Summary

Grade UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum

CAHSS / School of Economics

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 12 months contract

We’re unlocking Edinburgh’s potential. Join us.

With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.

The Opportunity:

The School of Economics is seeking to recruit a full time, fixed-term Research Support Officer.

The successful post holder will play a vital role in ensuring effective research grant management across the School of Economics, while also supporting KEI activities.

They will act as a key point of contact liaising with Principal Investigators from across the academic community, supporting bid development and aiming to enhance the Schools’ research culture, funding opportunities, and overall profile.

The role will solely support the School of Economics but work alongside the team in the University of Edinburgh Business School based in Buccleuch Place. We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. However, please note that some on campus working will be required at around 40%-60% of time.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Vocational qualifications (N/SVQ 3, ONC or equivalent) plus broad work experience in a relevant role; Or, School education to standard grade or equivalent plus significant relevant work experience.

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail in both written and figure work, as well as excellent time management in terms of task prioritisation.

Excellent IT skills, especially Microsoft Office/excel.

Previous experience of university finance and research management systems such as People and Money, PURE and Worktribe would be highly advantageous, as would knowledge and experience of research grant processes and end-to-end management.

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