Grant Manager (0.4fte) Fixed term for 6 months

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

You will be responsible for the coordination, administration and financial tasks relating to the COST Migrant Disaster Victim Identification Action based in the Forensic Research Institute. The post plays a key position in the management of the Action and represents the university.

You will be the main contact point between the Action Management Committee Chair and Vice-Chair, all Action participants and the different representatives within the university. You will require experience and knowledge of human identification along with significant organisational skills.

Informal enquiries may be made to Prof Caroline Wilkinson c.m.wilkinson@ljmu.ac.uk

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief.  All our appointments are made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.