Description:
We are seeking a motivated, organised individual to become a Research Grant Administrator to join our busy Operations Team. Experience of working in an administrative, process driven or project delivery environment is essential. Knowledge and/or experience of grant administration and/or working in health or research-related environments would be beneficial but not essential.
What you’ll be doing:
- Support the project management of research funding competitions, tracking progress with in-house tools and reporting at progress meetings
- Act as a key contact for external enquiries about funding schemes
- Communicate with applicants, independent expert reviewers, funding committee members, and internal colleagues
- Prepare competition content for website publication
- Work with Systems colleagues to set up and test competitions on the Research Management System (RMS)
- Conduct initial checks on research proposals and manage large volumes of application data
- Source, invite, and coordinate expert peer reviewers and manage applicant responses
- Produce funding committee papers and support virtual and in-person meetings, including scoring and conflict-of-interest management
- Prepare and send outcome letters and handle follow-up queries
Post-award support includes:
- Managing contracts, electronic signatures, and progress reporting
- Maintaining accurate electronic records and supporting annual impact data collection
- Acting as a flexible team resource, contributing to projects, data analysis, and occasional travel to committee meetings
About You
Essential Criteria
- Educated to a minimum of A Level standard or equivalent
- A minimum of 12 months’ administrative experience, ideally within a structured, deadline driven environment
- Strong IT skills, with proven experience using Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace applications (including Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Calendar) and the ability to learn bespoke research management systems
- Experience of working with accurate data handling, record keeping, and documentation, maintaining high standards of confidentiality and governance