Senior Research Grants Officer

Edinburgh/flexible location 

About you

Do you want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma to live longer and better lives?  We are looking for a talented and knowledgeable Senior Research Grants Officer to join our Research Team.  You will have experience of managing a programme of medical research grant funding in line with sector best practice, including patient and public involvement and engagement (PPI) as well as experience of project management within a health research environment.

The role holder will have a broad understanding of the academic and clinical research environment and the principles of effective communication and relationship building.  You’ll have excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels, while being a problem solver with the ability to convey complex technical information to a non-specialist audience.  Demonstrated experience of managing a programme of medical research grant funding in line with the Association of Medical Research Charities principles of expert peer review would be an advantage but not essential.

About the role

Our portfolio of grant funded research programmes and projects play an important role in achieving our strategic objectives.  These programmes aim to discover and share new knowledge, support the development of clinical trials and answer questions of unmet need in myeloma.

The post holder will lead on the day-to-day management of the portfolio, in line with Myeloma UK procedures to ensure compliance with Association of Medical Research Charities guidance, sector best practice and charity financial requirements covering the complete lifecycle of research grants as well as providing a key secretariat function to Myeloma UKs Research Advisory Group (RAG).

You will ensure that grant holders deliver on contractual milestones and manage high level relationships with Principal Investigators, wider research team members and other relevant external stakeholders.

About us

Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on the incurable blood cancer, myeloma and its related conditions.  We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure.  Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. 

We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change.

Our culture

Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture.  We offer employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working, health plan, EAP and holiday purchase scheme. We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all employees.

For further information, please click the 'Apply' button above.

How to apply

To apply, please send the following via the 'Apply' button above (e:jobs@myeloma.org.uk): 

1. A cover letter telling us why you are a good fit for this role
2. A CV setting out your career history 

Applications close on 9am on 27 April 2026 and interviews will be held w/c 4 May 2026

Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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