Research Grants Manager - London
You will be working with the marketing and comms team to translate technical information into simple to understand English, so this can be a part of the Marketing strategy. You will be responsible for the ongoing grant administration and portfolio management.
This includes the launch of grant calls and peer reviews.Your new role The successful postholder will:Manage the portfolio of the charity's active Research and Welfare grants. Monitor grant progress against agreed milestones, plus outcomes and impact by reviewing narrative progress reports and Researchfish submissions.
Ensure timely reporting and build strong working relationships with the award holders.Work closely with the Trustees and Chair to deliver research funding calls to standards, including having the scope clearly defined and approved by the Board of Trustees,Co-ordinate the Trustee assessment and approval of applications for Welfare Grants.Monitor expenditure on awarded grants against planned budgets and ensure projects adhere to the charity's financial policies.
Process invoices for awarded projects, supported by the Research Grants and Trusts Officer.Capture and monitor the outputs, outcomes and impact arising from the portfolio of Research and Welfare grants. Liaise with the Marketing and Communications team regarding any potential case studies and press releases to demonstrate the impact of the charity's investment.Lead the review and refresh of the Charity's Research Strategy.Manage and grow the charity's relationships with partners, including research grant co-funders, and identify new opportunities for collaboration.What you'll need to succeed This position is ideal for someone who:Proven experience of research grant administration and grant management.
Experience of managing research budgetsExperience of working with senior external stakeholdersExperience of preparing complex reports and papersExperience of grants or contract management at a senior level.Project management skillsAbility to work with numerous stakeholders, possibly with conflicting needsAble to effectively and appropriately communicate complex research messages to staff, researchers and members of the publicWhat you'll get in return This is a fantastic position for someone who is immediately available who has experience in grant management within the charity, Non-Profit and Higher education space (ideally) on a short-term contract.
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