Grants Manager

Interested in supporting excellence and innovation in science? 

Want to interact with the world’s leading scientists? 

Looking for your first job in Grants Management? 

We are now looking for outstanding and highly motivated candidates with excellent organisational and time management skills and strong attention to detail to join our Grants team. 

Working as part of a team, successful candidates will be responsible for delivering the day-to-day management and administration of the Royal Society Grants schemes. They will be the main point of contact for applicants, reviewers and award holders – working on aspects of both pre-award and post-award management - and responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with grant-holders. Experience of research management or working in a grant funding environment is desirable but not essential.  

The main purpose of the role is: 

To deliver the application, selection and awarding process for defined research funding calls, in accordance with agreed standards 

To act as a knowledgeable liaison for external researchers and administrators, providing advice, guidance and support on RS funding schemes, policies and grant management approach 

To support ongoing improvement in the context of grant-making and scheme development 

Reports to: UK/International Senior Manager or Programme Manager 

Line manages: N/A

Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus hybrid remote working

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week                   

Pay Band: C

Contract: Permanent 

Salary: £38,005  

The application closing date is 18 September at 23:59.  

Interviews will be held on 23 and 25 September.  

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