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Job Summary
The work undertaken by The James Hutton Group is right at the top of the global agenda tackling problems such as the impact of climate change and threats to food and water security. To support the delivery of our scientific colleagues we have a range of roles. Currently our Research Support team has a vacancy for a Modern Apprentice
Main Purpose of Job
The Modern Apprentice based in Invergowrie will work on relevant aspects of research costings funding applications claims submission and financial management of awards under the guidance of the Research Support Manager and the Research Support Officers and in collaboration with other Research Support team members to ensure ongoing administration of both pre and post award functions.
Main Duties of Postholder
Pre-award costing and applications for funding
- Cost funding applications and administer the submission process
- Monitor the status of applications during the application process
- Record award notifications and administer award acceptance documentation including reviewing terms and conditions of funding
Post award financial administration
- Set up new projects for post-award financial management including initial budget profile
- Prepare invoice requests as instructed by the Research Support Officers
- Assist the Research Support Officers to prepare project files for auditing and retrieve back-up documentation from the financial system when required
Research project information
- Update project records for contractual changes additional funding extensions and budget reprofiling
- Help to maintain and manage the Institutes research information including the research contracts database and related documentation
General
- Other duties as required by the Research Support Team
Person Specification
Education/Experience/Skills
Essential
- Expected to have obtained or gained SVQ Highers in English Admin or Finance
- Expected to complete a Level 6 Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQs) in Finance and/or Business/Administration
- Computer literate with basic skills in Microsoft Excel and Word and evidence of use of modern computer software
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication
- Numerical skills
- Organised and with good attention to detail
- Punctual and reliable.
Desirable
- Relevant work experience in Finance and Administration
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and Wod
- Drivers licence would be an advantage
Additional notes/Requirements
- The postholder is expected to work well within a team setting.
Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity
We will not consider the use of 3rd party recruitment agencies for the sourcing of candidates for this position.
The James Hutton Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The James Hutton Institute is a: Stonewall Diversity Champion; Athena SWAN Silver Status Holder; Disability Confident Committed Employer and a Living Wage Employer.
The James Hutton Institute is Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
The Company
The James Hutton Institute combines strengths in crops soils and land use and environmental research and makes a major contribution to the understanding of key global issues such as food energy and environmental security and developing and promoting effective technological and management solutions to these.
JamesHutton() was a leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment an eighteenth century golden age of intellectual and scientific achievements centred on Edinburgh. He is internationally regarded as the founder of modern geology and one of the first scientists to describe the Earth as a living system. His thinking on natural selection influenced Charles Darwin in developing his theory of evolution.
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About Company
The James Hutton Institute was formed to create a world leading research institute for land, crops, water and the environment.
