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BactiVac Project Officer - CMH - Research and Knowledge Transfer - 106933 - Grade 6Research Software Engineer - IT Services - 104354 - Grade 7Finance Graduate Trainee - Finance - Grade 6 - 106960

Research Software Engineer - IT Services - 104354 - Grade 7

Birmingham, ENG, GBFrom £36,636/yr

Position Details IT Services Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822 Grade: 7 Full Time, Permanent Closing date: 1st March 2026 Our offer to you People are at the heart of what we are and do. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens. Find out more about the benefits of working for the University of Birmingham Background The Advanced Research Computing team (ARC) delivers a suite of computing services to enable world-class research under the name of the Birmingham Environment for Academic Research (BEAR) . The post holder will contribute to initiatives enabling researchers to fully exploit the compute power of BEAR. The services support research across the entire spectrum of academic endeavour at Birmingham from Music to Medicine, Computer Science to Theology, Physics to English, Economics to Climatology. ARC also operates the multi-million pound EPSRC-funded Baskerville Tier 2 accelerated compute system . Individuals working in ARC need to be resourceful, innovative and attuned to the research process. Role Summary This post is established at the University of Birmingham, where the post holder will join a strong and dynamic group of Research Software Engineers with a particular focus on supporting researchers. The Research Software Engineer (RSE) will join a team providing a technical software development and support service to academics from a wide range of disciplines, including those using BEAR’s compute services and those who don’t. This service helps to meet the growing demand for software engineering support and increasing the sustainability of software created for research. You will join the Research Software Group (RSG) within ARC and will be encouraged and supported in developing your skills, through formal training and mentoring by highly skilled colleagues within this Group. The RSG (established in 2017) consists of a variety of roles, including Research Software Engineers, Research Applications Specialists and Research Data Scientists. The post holder will collaborate closely with research colleagues from many different academic disciplines and will provide expert knowledge and skills to develop, improve, maintain and support high quality software solutions and access to services, fulfilling the requirements of research projects. The post holder will contribute to developing the knowledge and skills within the research community at all stages of the research software development cycle, e.g. by providing training and coaching sessions as well as promoting the adoption of best practices. The RSE will have a varied and interesting workload that changes with the requirements that arrive from world-class researchers. The post holder will be joining an existing group of RSEs, and as such is likely to specialise in particular aspects of this job description – depending on their skills, the skills of the rest of the group, and the work available. The RSE would commonly work on two projects simultaneously (grant-funded or free), each at 45%, with the remaining time being used for other tasks in ARC. When an engagement with a research project finishes, the RSE would be allocated to further projects. Main Duties Provide advice, support, coaching, and coding services; crucially always with the aim of ownership and responsibility remaining with the research group. Prioritise tasks across multiple engagements to meet agreed objectives, ensuring effective communication to project leads. Manage the expectations of researchers and research groups. Engage with researchers at all development stages and disseminate best practices in the development of sustainable research software. Take responsibility and work collaboratively with research groups from across the University for the definition, documentation, development and satisfactory completion of collaborative software projects: defining requirements; devising solutions; agreeing timescales and priorities as well as identifying the risks to be managed. Each of these engagements will be unique in nature and complexity. They will typically range from requiring a few days to several months of effort. Build and maintain relationships with research communities within the University and beyond, seeking opportunities to contribute to research and identify opportunities for new research projects. Work closely with researchers and contribute to research bids to funding bodies to secure funds for research, defining the scope of work and the associated costs for software engineering support for the grant applications. Contribute to research papers to be published in academic literature and produce case studies. Engage with researchers at all development stages and disseminate best practices in the development and sustainability of research software. Contribute to raising awareness of BEAR and Tier2 services for researchers and the profile of the team. Help build active user communities locally and regionally, by contributing to seminars and networking events, encouraging the adoption of best practice, sharing knowledge and expertise. Contribute to the support of computational research at the University, within ARC and the wider research software engineering ecosystem. Provide software engineering input to assist the maintenance of the infrastructure and deliver integrated support and services for local and Tier2 research communities. Deliver training courses, devising content where applicable or, where qualified, delivering externally validated material, e.g. Software Carpentries. Content will vary from introductory to specialised and advanced levels. Liaise and engage with external professional networks within the software engineering sector, such as national RSE networks and the Software Sustainability Institute, to keep informed of the latest developments and sector initiatives. Identify opportunities for service improvement, such as efficiency, reliability and performance of parallel codes and third-party applications, and propose and develop innovative solutions to enrich the user experience, to enhance service delivery, and reduce costs or environmental impacts. Maintain an awareness of technical developments, tools and ideas in research computing and in software engineering, including attending seminars, technical briefings, conferences and technical groups. In addition to University provided training and development, you will undertake sufficient personal and professional development as required, ensuring skills and knowledge are up to date so that the role is performed to the required level. Actively manages equality, diversity and inclusion through monitoring and evaluation and actively challenging unacceptable behaviour. Any other duties commensurate with the grade. Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience Educated to Degree level (or equivalent qualifications) preferably in a subject with a strong software engineering component or relevant technical qualification and considerable relevant experience. Where no equivalent qualification is held, significant practical relevant experience and expertise in a series of more demanding roles will be required demonstrating the conceptual understanding required. Experience successfully developing software in collaboration with other people, ideally in a research environment. Experience of programming and programming languages – including strong expertise in at least one of Python, R, C++ or Fortran. Knowledge of good practice for software development and analysis processes, tools and techniques. Experience with version control in git. Good customer relationship management skills. A self-motivated learner with a track record of continually updating skills – each new project is likely to require learning something new. Excellent organisational skills. Good communication skills. Good broad knowledge of C\&IT, including latest technology industry trends. Knowledge of Higher Education, Research and its environment. Supporting researchers with complex requirements is desirable. Experience as a researcher is desirable. Experience of one Linux and associated software applications is desirable. Experience with unit testing and continuous integration is desirable. Informal enquiries to Warrick Ball, email: w.h.ball@bham.ac.uk View our staff values and behaviours here Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview. We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website .

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BactiVac Project Officer - CMH - Research and Knowledge Transfer - 106933 - Grade 6

Birmingham, ENG, GBFrom £33,002/yr

Position Details Research Delivery Team, Research Office, College of Medicine \& Health Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £33,002 to £35,608 with potential progression once in post to £39,906 Grade: 6 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to November 2027 Closing date: 25th February 2026 Travel may be required for this role This role is also open as an internal secondment opportunity which would need to be agreed by your current line manager. Background The Research Delivery team, part of the College of Medicine \& Health’s Research Office, is a vibrant hub for Professional Service staff (>100 individuals) supporting high-value, strategically important projects and programmes. We work closely with both Professional Services colleagues and Academics across the University and partner organisations, particularly NHS colleagues, to maximise the impact of funded research, much of which has direct patient relevance. The portfolio of research supported is wide ranging ( https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/medical-dental ), including a large portfolio of large-scale research programmes and infrastructure awards funded by charities, government and other major health research funders. This role will be embedded within the Research Delivery team directly supporting BactiVac, the Bacterial Vaccines Network . BactiVac is a global vaccinology network that brings together members based in academic, industry and policy sectors to accelerate the development of vaccines against bacterial infections relevant to low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Since its establishment in August 2017, the Network has grown to over 2,400 members based across 92 countries, with 52% of our members based in LMICs. The BactiVac Network fosters partnership by providing catalyst project funding and training support . The Network also hosts Annual Network Meetings that bring our global membership together, allowing the exchange of ideas and supporting the generation of new collaborative partnerships across the Network. Operational management and delivery of Network activity is devolved to the BactiVac Administrative team, which consists of the Network Operations Manager, Deputy Operations Manager, External Engagement Co-ordinator, Senior Events \& Training Co-ordinator, Marketing \& Communications Assistant, 2 Network Administrators and the Project Officer. Role Summary The BactiVac Project Officer will work closely with the Deputy Operations Manager and other administrative team members, leading on the planning, organisation and delivery of Network’s Catalyst funding schemes, supporting the management and delivery of these portfolios of funded Network activity. The post holder will be required to provide outstanding customer service and support, be confident in dealing with a variety of stakeholders at all levels within a range of organisations, work closely and collaboratively with the rest of the administrative team. The post holder will need to demonstrate a strong sense of initiative, the ability to ‘multi-task’ and to communicate effectively. They should have a flexible approach to work tasks, together with the ability to work on their own initiative unsupervised. They will need to have extensive experience in project management, including reporting and financial management. Previous experience of providing high-level, executive support to senior managers and an appreciation of global health issues, would be highly advantageous. Main Duties The BactiVac Project Officer will manage projects related to the delivery of the Network’s catalyst funding schemes through the provision of well-developed and timely project management support. You will be expected to work proactively, using your initiative and planning skills to set your own priorities to ensure progress is maintained as expected, identifying any issues and proposing solutions. Lead on the planning, organisation and delivery of the Network’s catalyst funding schemes including, but not limited to, the following: carrying out project planning activities; + identifying milestones which will need to be adhered to; + data collection and analysis; + milestone tracking/key performance indicator tracking; + developing and proposing solutions for any issues; + recommending improvements to project management; + preparing progress reports for project boards or other meetings; + assisting in budgetary monitoring and management, including reporting; + assisting with stakeholder management, developing and maintaining regular contact with internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements; + assessing and escalating issues and risks as appropriate. Contribute to developing communications plans, presentations, and promoting the projects and outcomes of projects/workstreams. Maintain an up to date knowledge of project management methodologies. Determine short term priorities for own work, ensuring you maximise quality, efficiency and continuity. Assist in the evaluation and review of projects. You may be asked to manage other colleagues working on the project/s and this will include allocating work. Support the University’s sustainability agenda through resource efficient working. Promote equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture. Any other duties commensurate with the grade. Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience Educated to Degree level (or equivalent qualifications). Where no equivalent qualification is held, significant practical relevant experience and expertise in a similar role will be required. Significant practical experience in a similar role, experience of using project management tools. Evidenced experience and a successful track record in managing portfolios of funded projects/activities. Experience of providing high-level effective executive support to senior managers Evidence of literacy and numeracy, with the ability to write clearly, and to analyse information and data. Highly proficient IT skills, including the wider MS Office suite of programmes including Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to understand policy, processes and procedures, but also to recommend improvements and implement changes. Excellent analytical skills used to produce reports, identify issues and resolve them decisively. Excellent interpersonal skills. The postholder must inspire confidence and command authority with a range of colleagues and provide excellent customer service at all times. A high degree of professionalism, tact, and diplomacy, and the ability to exercise discretion regarding the handling and management of sensitive information/issues. A high degree of initiative, personal judgement, resourcefulness, flexibility, and a self-motivating approach. Ability to work effectively in a large, complex organisation, and to develop a good understanding of how the University and higher education institutions work. Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly. Role context Roles at this level will require expertise and a detailed understanding of methods, systems and procedures in an administrative or professional area. You will either use specialist knowledge or have more of a planning/co-ordination/project role or a role which is supervisory in nature where you may manage a team doing similar kinds of work. You will have the opportunity to exercise a high degree of personal responsibility and initiative which you will use to resolve queries; you will use your judgement to deal with unforeseen problems and circumstances, all with limited guidance/supervision. Core competencies/transferable skills Working at this level you will be able to develop and successfully use the core competencies/transferable skills outlined in each of the areas shown below. As appropriate for the level, our Birmingham Professionals will take ownership for getting things done. You will be expected to be flexible as required in supporting your department and wider University. Further particulars can be found here Informal enquiries to Susan Pope, email: S.A.Pope@bham.ac.uk Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview. We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website .

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BactiVac Project Officer - CMH - Research and Knowledge Transfer - 106933 - Grade 6

Birmingham, ENG, GBFrom £33,002/yr

Position Details Research Delivery Team, Research Office, College of Medicine \& Health Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £33,002 to £35,608 with potential progression once in post to £39,906 Grade: 6 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to November 2027 Closing date: 25th February 2026 Travel may be required for this role This role is also open as an internal secondment opportunity which would need to be agreed by your current line manager. Background The Research Delivery team, part of the College of Medicine \& Health’s Research Office, is a vibrant hub for Professional Service staff (>100 individuals) supporting high-value, strategically important projects and programmes. We work closely with both Professional Services colleagues and Academics across the University and partner organisations, particularly NHS colleagues, to maximise the impact of funded research, much of which has direct patient relevance. The portfolio of research supported is wide ranging ( https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/medical-dental ), including a large portfolio of large-scale research programmes and infrastructure awards funded by charities, government and other major health research funders. This role will be embedded within the Research Delivery team directly supporting BactiVac, the Bacterial Vaccines Network . BactiVac is a global vaccinology network that brings together members based in academic, industry and policy sectors to accelerate the development of vaccines against bacterial infections relevant to low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Since its establishment in August 2017, the Network has grown to over 2,400 members based across 92 countries, with 52% of our members based in LMICs. The BactiVac Network fosters partnership by providing catalyst project funding and training support . The Network also hosts Annual Network Meetings that bring our global membership together, allowing the exchange of ideas and supporting the generation of new collaborative partnerships across the Network. Operational management and delivery of Network activity is devolved to the BactiVac Administrative team, which consists of the Network Operations Manager, Deputy Operations Manager, External Engagement Co-ordinator, Senior Events \& Training Co-ordinator, Marketing \& Communications Assistant, 2 Network Administrators and the Project Officer. Role Summary The BactiVac Project Officer will work closely with the Deputy Operations Manager and other administrative team members, leading on the planning, organisation and delivery of Network’s Catalyst funding schemes, supporting the management and delivery of these portfolios of funded Network activity. The post holder will be required to provide outstanding customer service and support, be confident in dealing with a variety of stakeholders at all levels within a range of organisations, work closely and collaboratively with the rest of the administrative team. The post holder will need to demonstrate a strong sense of initiative, the ability to ‘multi-task’ and to communicate effectively. They should have a flexible approach to work tasks, together with the ability to work on their own initiative unsupervised. They will need to have extensive experience in project management, including reporting and financial management. Previous experience of providing high-level, executive support to senior managers and an appreciation of global health issues, would be highly advantageous. Main Duties The BactiVac Project Officer will manage projects related to the delivery of the Network’s catalyst funding schemes through the provision of well-developed and timely project management support. You will be expected to work proactively, using your initiative and planning skills to set your own priorities to ensure progress is maintained as expected, identifying any issues and proposing solutions. Lead on the planning, organisation and delivery of the Network’s catalyst funding schemes including, but not limited to, the following: carrying out project planning activities; + identifying milestones which will need to be adhered to; + data collection and analysis; + milestone tracking/key performance indicator tracking; + developing and proposing solutions for any issues; + recommending improvements to project management; + preparing progress reports for project boards or other meetings; + assisting in budgetary monitoring and management, including reporting; + assisting with stakeholder management, developing and maintaining regular contact with internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements; + assessing and escalating issues and risks as appropriate. Contribute to developing communications plans, presentations, and promoting the projects and outcomes of projects/workstreams. Maintain an up to date knowledge of project management methodologies. Determine short term priorities for own work, ensuring you maximise quality, efficiency and continuity. Assist in the evaluation and review of projects. You may be asked to manage other colleagues working on the project/s and this will include allocating work. Support the University’s sustainability agenda through resource efficient working. Promote equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture. Any other duties commensurate with the grade. Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience Educated to Degree level (or equivalent qualifications). Where no equivalent qualification is held, significant practical relevant experience and expertise in a similar role will be required. Significant practical experience in a similar role, experience of using project management tools. Evidenced experience and a successful track record in managing portfolios of funded projects/activities. Experience of providing high-level effective executive support to senior managers Evidence of literacy and numeracy, with the ability to write clearly, and to analyse information and data. Highly proficient IT skills, including the wider MS Office suite of programmes including Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to understand policy, processes and procedures, but also to recommend improvements and implement changes. Excellent analytical skills used to produce reports, identify issues and resolve them decisively. Excellent interpersonal skills. The postholder must inspire confidence and command authority with a range of colleagues and provide excellent customer service at all times. A high degree of professionalism, tact, and diplomacy, and the ability to exercise discretion regarding the handling and management of sensitive information/issues. A high degree of initiative, personal judgement, resourcefulness, flexibility, and a self-motivating approach. Ability to work effectively in a large, complex organisation, and to develop a good understanding of how the University and higher education institutions work. Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly. Role context Roles at this level will require expertise and a detailed understanding of methods, systems and procedures in an administrative or professional area. You will either use specialist knowledge or have more of a planning/co-ordination/project role or a role which is supervisory in nature where you may manage a team doing similar kinds of work. You will have the opportunity to exercise a high degree of personal responsibility and initiative which you will use to resolve queries; you will use your judgement to deal with unforeseen problems and circumstances, all with limited guidance/supervision. Core competencies/transferable skills Working at this level you will be able to develop and successfully use the core competencies/transferable skills outlined in each of the areas shown below. As appropriate for the level, our Birmingham Professionals will take ownership for getting things done. You will be expected to be flexible as required in supporting your department and wider University. Further particulars can be found here Informal enquiries to Susan Pope, email: S.A.Pope@bham.ac.uk Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview. We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website .

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Finance Graduate Trainee - Finance - Grade 6 - 106960

Birmingham, ENG, GBFrom £33,002/yr

Position Details Finance Department Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £33,002 to £35,608 with potential progression once in post to £39,906 Grade: 6 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to August 2029 (2 positions are available) Closing date: 23rd February 2026 Our offer to you People are at the heart of what we are and do. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens. Find out more about the benefits of working for the University of Birmingham Please note this role starts in September 2026 and is only for graduates. Background The University of Birmingham is one of the largest employers in the West Midlands. With over 8,000 members of staff working across a huge variety of roles, running an organisation of this size and complexity offers a challenge to rival that of any major business or public sector body. Committed to attracting the best and brightest employees, our Finance Graduate Training Scheme provides ambitious and high calibre graduates with an entry point to a dynamic and stimulating financial career within the university. The three year programme provides an opportunity to gain hands on experience through a series of 6 month rotations across key Finance teams. These placements are designed to support your progression towards the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification while giving you broad exposure to financial operations. You’ll develop strong business acumen, build professional skills, and work alongside experienced colleagues who will help you grow into a confident finance professional. Role Summary The Finance department at the University of Birmingham provides a range of services and advice to all areas of the University to ensure that the finances – present and future – support the University’s delivery of the Birmingham 2030 Strategic Framework. These services and the teams that deliver them are outlined below: Transaction Services – a large team that covers four functions. Accounts Payable - ensuring that invoices received from suppliers are processed. Accounts Receivable – responsible for the raising of invoices and credit control for research and student fees and accommodation. Income Processing – raising sundry ledger invoices and reconciling all income received across the University. Buying – reviews and process smaller purchases before sending orders to suppliers. Procurement and Insurance – providing procurement support and advice to all areas of the University, to ensure that it gets best value for money from all its suppliers. Financial Services – another large team that includes four teams. Financial Business Partnering – informing, interpreting and strategically advising the University’s Colleges and Professional Services on financial matters to support decision making. Tax and Treasury – subject matter experts on tax requirements and advise on fund investment. Corporate Accounting – Statutory and regulatory reporting including the support of year end audits, the management of the University’s asset register and financial support for the University’s subsidiaries. Management Accounts – producing the monthly management accounts and variance analysis, supporting the Colleges, Professional Services and Campus Services. Analysts - focus on developing financial reporting and automating financial processes. Internal Audit – an independent function that provides assurance that the University’s and its subsidiaries risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. Core Systems Optimisation Team (CSOT) – managing, maintaining and improving the University’s HR, Payroll and Finance systems. University of Birmingham Enterprise – providing an end-to-end service for academic’s that are seeking to take their ideas and concepts to market. Services include practical and financial support for proof of concept studies and market research, training for academics and facilities for hi tech and biomedical startups. Finance Trainees will work across the whole finance department, gaining knowledge and skills in each area while studying the CIMA qualification. Over the three-year learning period the Finance Trainee will be supported by expert professionals throughout the Finance department to develop their knowledge and skills to become a finance professional. The CIMA qualification will be delivered through an external professional training organisation. Main Duties The Finance Trainee will learn and develop skills across a broad range of teams within the Finance department over the three-year programme. Whilst each trainee will undertake two placements a year, the below indicates the variety of placements on offer across the Finance department and outlines some of the experiences that a trainee can expect. These placements have been designed to align as best as possible to the structure of the CIMA programme. Year one Transaction Services Accounts Receivable (AR): working in the AR team to liaise with our students/research partners/customers to ensure payments are collected in line with terms and resolve queries and disputes that arise. Cash Management: to work with the team to ensure that the University bank accounts are reconciled to system transactions in a timely manner and that variances are investigated and resolved expediently. Accounts Payable (AP): working in the AP team to process invoices against valid purchase orders, validating they are in line with university guidelines, are duly authorised by budget holders, are received from bona-fide suppliers, are correctly calculated (including VAT) and sufficiently detailed to meet HMRC guidelines. Reconciliations: following working in the other areas of Transaction Services to gain an understanding of the systems and processes in place in those teams, work with the Reconciliation Accountant to prepare the month end control account reconciliations between the system subledgers and general ledger; investigating and resolving variances and differences. Buying Team: working in the team to convert end user purchase requisitions into purchase orders by assessing best value for money in line with procurement contracts and types of purchasing required. To close and true-up old purchase orders to clear the general ledger. To manage the Service-Now inbox for end-user enquiries. Procurement Procurement: to support end users to prepare contracts for tendering, analyse tenders to determine the overall best value for the University, prepare contract packs for signature and ensure relevant documents are completed related to contract award. To deal with queries related to procurement and contracting activity. E-Marketplace: to support the maintenance of the e-marketplace in relation to clearing daily ‘held requisitions’ due to changes or updates in information. To review and upload new price schedules or remove product lines that have been updated. Year two Corporate Accounting: joining the Corporate Accounting team, supporting the preparation and planning processes for the external statutory audit, as well as helping with the compilation of the University’s Annual Report and Accounts. Assisting with the financial tracking and oversight of the University capital programme. Management Accounting: to work with the Management Accounting team on preparation of college/ professional services monthly management accounts and variance analysis, ensuring costs are being captured and reported accurately. Assisting the teams with financial forecasting and planning activities. Taxation and Treasury Management: working with the Tax team to manage the University taxes, deliver processes and ensure documentation is complete, assist with month end processes and manage user queries through the VAT inbox. Also, working with the Treasury team to support the actions from the University Investment Sub Committee relating to the efficient investment of University funds. Support cash flow reporting and forecasting, as well as reconciliations of the cash and investments balance sheet accounts. Year three Business Partnering: to work with the Finance Business Partnering team, supporting the Colleges/Professional Services with monthly financial reporting and analysis, explaining and presenting financial information. Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting processes, to help with prioritisation and decision making. Internal Audit: to support in the delivery of the University’s Internal Audit plan that reviews the governance, risk management and control arrangements across the University as it seeks to deliver its organisational objectives. Working alongside a Senior Internal Auditor, learn about the role and methodology of internal audit by assisting with fieldwork to review the existing controls an area has in place to mitigate their risks and test their effectiveness. Input into the writing of the audit report to document Audit findings and provide the auditee with recommendations to address any weaknesses identified. Finance Projects: to work across the University to deliver financial and commercial support on large University-wide projects. To work across the Finance team on a large and varied range of finance and corporate related projects and to coordinate implementation across Finance teams. Specialised placements are also available in the following areas: Birmingham Enterprise: support the protection of Intellectual Property (IP), including inventions, patents, and copyright, helping academics progress their ideas into real innovations. Ensure new developments have the appropriate commercial protection and provide consultancy to academics on innovation development. Core Systems Optimisation Team (CSOT): to assist the CSOT team with ServiceNow incidents and triage, support operational activities to ensure the smooth running of the Core Systems service, and provide support to assist area leads with operational activity in the Oracle system. Insurance: working in the team to manage the insurance ServiceNow inbox to resolve daily insurance enquiries, to manage personal claims and assess for validity against the University’s insurance policy. To assist in the annual insurance renewal programme (updating the insurance record of liabilities and cover required) and support students and staff with insurance cover related to travel or special projects. Person Specification or Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience We are looking for future leaders, and our ideal candidates are bright, inquisitive graduates who are passionate about the University and the city of Birmingham and its wider region. We value diversity, and recognise that by embracing different perspectives, thoughts, ideas and values, we will be more effective in achieving our objectives. We provide equal access to opportunity and welcome applications from people who identify with any of the Protected Characteristics, such as race/ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression. Our culture is based on our shared values, which we seek to embody throughout the organisation. You should be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, attributes, and skills: Demonstrable interest in a career in Finance; Interested in working in a large and complex organisation with an ability to adapt to work effectively in new environments; Able to manage the demands of working and studying simultaneously; The ability to think analytically and to be resilient; At least a 2.1 in a first degree in any subject in the past three years (between 1 January 2023 – 1 August 2026, or a postgraduate qualification completed in the same period, having previously achieved at least a 2.1 in a first degree; GCSEs to a minimum of grade 4 or C in English and Mathematics (or equivalent qualifications); A high degree of initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility, and a self-motivating approach; The ability to form effective working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues; The ability to communicate clearly and effectively through oral and presentational skills as well as excellent writing skills; Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly. The application process There are three stages to the application process: Stage 1 : Online application For the first application stage you will need to complete a brief online form and upload a current CV and cover letter through the University's online jobs portal. Please note that your CV and covering letter should be uploaded as one document. In your cover letter you should answer the following questions: 1. Why are you interested in a career in Finance and, in particular, why at the University of Birmingham? 2. What is your proudest achievement to date? 3. Can you describe a time when you showed initiative? Your cover letter should be no more than 1000 words Stage 2 : Online Interview – week commencing 2 March 2026 A brief interview will be held via Microsoft Teams, giving you the opportunity to highlight the skills you possess that align with the requirements of the role and to learn more about what the position involves. Stage 3 : Assessment centre – 16 March 2026 The assessment centres involve a variety of activities designed to enable you to show the skills and qualities that we are looking for in our Finance Trainees. It is also an opportunity for you to meet members of the finance team, learn more about working at the University, and decide whether a career in Higher Education is for you. The assessment centre will take place over one day and will include activities such as group discussions, individual interviews and an individual task. It is designed to be both enjoyable and challenging. Career Pathway Chartered Accountant Financial Accountant Management Accountant Finance Business Partner Tax Accountant External/Internal Auditor Informal enquiries to Amy Hayes, email: a.e.hayes@bham.ac.uk View our staff values and behaviours here Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.* We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website.

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