University of Cambridge

The Role and the Department Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development. We are seeking a Post Award Finance and Project Officer to join our Post Award Team within Research Operations to support a colleagues maternity leave. You will deliver comprehensive post-award financial and administrative support, ensuring that project leaders and researchers receive timely, expert advice. Your responsibilities will span the full grant lifecycle, from award acceptance and project setup, through financial monitoring and budget management, to final claims, reconciliation, project closure, and preparation for both internal and external audits. Stakeholder engagement is at the core of this role. You will act as the primary point of contact for internal and external partners, facilitating clear communication and effective coordination across departments and funding bodies. You will also regularly review project budgets, income, and expenditure to maintain accuracy and to identify and address any significant variances such as under- or overspending, ineligible costs, or issues with overhead recovery. The postholder has the following key responsibilities: Manage the post-award financial administration of non-research grants, ensuring accurate and timely closure.   Prepare and submit financial claims, invoices, and statements in line with funder and institutional deadlines.   Monitor budgets, income, and expenditure, identifying and resolving variances, and providing financial forecasts to project leads.   Reconcile project accounts, process final expenditure and exchange rate journals, and ensure accurate allocation of income.   Ensure compliance with funder terms and conditions, advising stakeholders on eligible expenditure and removing ineligible costs.   Coordinate staff approvals with HR, ensuring alignment with project budgets and funder requirements.   Calculate and transfer fEC overheads/indirect costs in accordance with approved budgets.   Liaise with internal teams (Finance, HR, Departments) and external stakeholders (funders, HEIs, partners) to resolve queries.   Maintain accurate, auditable records and ensure financial systems reflect final approved expenditure.   Working pattern: Monday - Friday. Hybrid 2 days in the office. You can work additional days in the office if you choose. The base location for this role is Boldon House, our exciting new professional services hub.Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more, visit the project webpage: .  

Applications are invited for the post of Teaching Fellow, to join the education team within the Faculty of Medicine. This Teaching Fellow post is key to providing the level of student experience that enhances our reputation. Education within the Faculty of Medicine includes the undergraduate medical degrees, and postgraduate taught courses. Further information about the undergraduate education taking place in the Faculty of Medicine can be found on the Faculty of Medicine website at https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/subjects/medicine. You will be involved in module leadership, teaching, curriculum design and assessment across programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to develop an educational portfolio within The School of Primary Care, Population Science and Medical Education, which provides a supportive environment with many opportunities for collaboration. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Linda Turner at lmt2@soton.ac.uk.

University College Cork, Ireland Competitive remuneration and benefits University College Cork (UCC), ranked among the top 2% of universities globally, is known for its academic excellence, research innovation and student-centred approach. Located in Cork city, UCC fosters a vibrant and inclusive environment that supports intellectual growth, cultural diversity and collaboration across research, industry and community. UCC Library plays a central role in supporting teaching, learning and research across the University. Aligned with UCC’s 2023–2028 Strategic Plan Securing our Future, the Library is entering an ambitious period of transformation. We are now seeking a Head of Special Collections and Archives to provide strategic leadership in the stewardship, preservation and promotion of UCC’s rare, unique and culturally significant collections. In this senior leadership role, you will guide a specialist team and oversee a dynamic service that includes rare books, manuscripts, archives, photographic collections and other historical materials. You will shape the long-term direction of Special Collections and Archives by driving collection development, delivering digital transformation and ensuring exceptional preservation and access. You will champion the integration of collections within teaching and research, lead an innovative outreach programme and cultivate strong relationships with donors, academics and external partners. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in rare and distinct collections, with a deep understanding of preservation, conservation and service development in an academic or research environment. You will have a strong record of leadership, with the ability to inspire teams, manage complex projects and deliver high-quality services. Excellent communication, analytical skills and the ability to influence, negotiate and build strong relationships are essential. This is a unique opportunity to lead one of Ireland’s most significant special collections and to contribute to the university’s mission of advancing knowledge, culture and scholarship. If you are ready to shape the future of Special Collections and Archives at UCC, we encourage you to apply. Further information is available at www.andersonquigley.com/ucc-collections. Closing date for applications is noon, Tuesday 27 January 2026. University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our Strategic Plan. UCC holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives.