Join Our Dynamic Team as a Research Grant Administrator!

Are you a detail-oriented, driven individual with a passion for research and administration? We are excited to offer an incredible opportunity for you to become a pivotal part of our Operations Team at the NIHR. As a Research Grant Administrator, you won’t just be managing grants, you’ll be empowering groundbreaking research, ensuring seamless operations, and making a tangible impact on healthcare advancements. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are ready to take your career to the next level, this role is perfect for you.

About Us

The National Institute for Health and Care Research is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. We work in partnership with the NHS, universities, local government, other research funders, patients and the public. The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. We are also a major funder of applied health research in low and middle income countries.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated, organised individual to become a Research Grant Administrator to join our busy Operations Team.

• Working with colleagues to organise grant funding schemes
• Support monitoring and management of awards made
• Maintain electronic records with accurate information on competitions, applications and awards
• Support annual award data collection exercises, that enable our funders to understand and demonstrate the impact of the research they have funded
• Operate as a flexible resource within the Operations team

About You

Required Criteria

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of three years of relevant work experience in the sector
• Experience of working in an administrative, process driven or project delivery environment
• Knowledge and/or experience of grant administration and/or working in health or research-related environments
• Administration experience and good computing skills i.e. competent using Microsoft Office and/or Google packages (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Calendar etc.)
• An interest in advancing health care and/or a health science background

Salary & Benefits

£31,100 PA

Bonus - subject to company performance

25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Life Insurance

Benenden Healthcare

Season Ticket Loan

NB: This is an office based, hybrid role, with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, which might increase, subject to team requirements.

To Apply

If you are interested in working with us and feel you have the appropriate background and skills, please apply with your CV, with the cover letter attached in the same document, explaining what you feel you could bring to the company, outlining your suitability for the role.