We are looking for two highly organised and skilled individuals to join our Research Support team. The Research Support Team facilitates the acquisition and delivery of science research projects by supporting and administering tenders and contracts, and by providing a project management system which is used to manage all project-based science work, including work funded by grants and donations.
There are two vacancies within the Research Support Team. You will be able to specify which vacancy you are applying for in your application and this will depend on your level of experience.
As an Administrator you will assist / work alongside the experienced members of the team to enable the delivery of its core functions listed below. There will be an opportunity to progress from an Administrator to an Officer once training is completed and you are able to work more independently. We anticipate the successful candidate will be able to progress after one year, or sooner, depending on your experience and progress. The successful candidate should be able to read and review/compare lengthy contract documentation. The salary for this role is £25,686 per annum.
As an Officer, you will be responsible for the core functions listed below and have greater autonomy than an administrator level. The successful candidate should be able to read and review/compare lengthy contract documentation and will have previous experience in writing/reading contracts/proposals. The salary for this role is £31,998 per annum.
- Identify and coordinate responses to suitable advertised research funding opportunities, liaising with appropriate operational staff.
- Maximise the chances of success and of an appropriate financial return for proposals by providing templates, supporting documentation and guidance to proposal leads; checking the accuracy and completeness of costings; checking compliance with tender requirements; ensuring timely submission to funder.
- Ensure that appropriate contractual project documentation is completed and signed off, liaising with funders, staff and subcontractors as necessary.
- Claim monies receivable, and authorise monies payable, in accordance with contractual provisions.
- Facilitate the resourcing, management, QA and accounting of project delivery by using and contributing to the development of the project management systems.
- Promote and support the development of BTO governance, compliance and QA policies relevant to research contracts.
These positons are based at our HQ in Thetford, Norfolk, although you will be able to work from home part of the time on a hybrid working regime.
You can read the full role descriptions by clicking on the role description under 'supporting documents' in the job details on our careers page. Please contact us if you are not sure if you meet all the criteria for the role and would like to discuss the role in more detail. The successful applicant will need to provide evidence of Right to Work in the UK prior to starting employment.
WHAT DOES BTO DO?
BTO helps to secure the future for birds and nature, using our science, monitoring and data to inform good environmental decisions, inspiring others with the wonder of birds and empowering them to work with us. Our priority is to make a positive impact for birds, using our strong and objective science in partnership with others. We strive to work sustainably and to welcome everyone.
Our values
We are evidence-led, inclusive, collaborative and empowering.
Birds Science People; it is a powerful combination – will you be part of it?
WHAT WE OFFER
- £25,686 per annum (Administrator) or £31,998 per annum (Officer).
- Annual leave entitlement on starting is 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time).
- Paid 'journey days' (up to 2 days) to staff who travel on holiday by land or sea instead of flying.
- Life assurance (four times salary)
- 11% employer pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced Family leave
- Retail discounts
- Cycle to work scheme- spread the cost of purchasing a new bike and save money
- Discounts on: BTO books, Bird care from Vine House Farm (10% discount on orders placed on the website) and Opticron (30% off)
- Free access to BTO training courses
- Flexible working- A combination of home and office working and flexible start and finish times (where this meets business needs)
- Free eye tests and a contribution of £49 towards prescription glasses for VDU use only.
- Free car parking
- Effective job evaluation policy that recognises where staff increase their level of responsibility over time
- Coaching and mentoring scheme
- Staff groups and forums- First Aiders and mental health first aiders, Coaching and mentoring, Diversity working, Sustainability and Natural Working, Becoming Inclusive, and our staff group creating a positive and welcoming culture to work in.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
- Commitment to sustainability
Closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 on Sunday 23rd Jun and Interviews will be held in Thetford on Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th July. If you have any questions, please contact
If you have a disability or long-term illness that otherwise prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss whether a reasonable adjustment could be made.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.
We recognise that candidates from minority ethnic groups are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the essential criteria for a role and are from a minority ethnic background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview.
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