EU Grants Application Manager

Tate; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate is seeking an experienced EU Research Grant Applications Manager to join the Research Development team in London. You will support high-quality European and international funding applications (Horizon Europe, ERC, MSCA) and work with researchers to ensure competitive, compliant submissions.

Working with a Senior Grant Application Manager, you will provide administrative and project support from pre-award through post-award, coordinating deadlines, documentation, and due diligence while

Qualifications

• Experience supporting academic research funding applications within a university or higher education environment.
• Strong knowledge of European/international funding programmes (Horizon Europe, ERC, MSCA).
• Experience with competitive grant applications and pre-/post-award processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support for development and submission of European/international funding applications.
• Assist researchers in navigating funding portals and systems.
• Coordinate internal processes with deadlines, documentation, and compliance checks.
• Maintain records of applications, awards, and project data.
• Support set-up and handover of successful projects with finance, contracts and PM teams.
• Draft, review and track collaboration agreements and ERC/MSCA supplementary agreements.
• Undertake partner due diligence and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Monitor calls and opportunities; disseminate information to researchers.
• Prepare management information and data summaries for planning decisions.
• Contribute to training and guidance for researchers on funding processes.
• Identify efficiencies to strengthen funding support processes.

Skills

Grant management

EU funding programs

Horizon Europe

ERC/MSCA

Pre-award / post-award

Documentation & compliance

Stakeholder management

Tools

EU Funding & Tenders Portal

DESCAs

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated EU Research Grant Applications Manager to join a busy Research Development team within a leading higher education institution in London. This is an excellent opportunity to support the development and delivery of high-quality European and international research funding applications, working alongside academic researchers and specialist colleagues across the institution. You will play an important role in supporting funding opportunities including Horizon Europe, European Research Council (ERC) grants and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). Working across Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts for People and the Economy (SHAPE) disciplines, you will help ensure applications are competitive, compliant and submitted to the highest standard.

Working closely with the Senior Grant Application Manager and wider Research Development team, you will provide expert administrative and project support throughout the pre-award process and assist with the smooth transition of successful applications into the post-award stage.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support for the development and submission of European and international research funding applications.
• Support academics and researchers in navigating funding application systems, including the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Coordinate internal application processes, ensuring deadlines, documentation and compliance checks are managed effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of applications, awards, financial information and project data.
• Support the set-up and handover of successful projects, liaising with finance, contracts and project management teams.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing and tracking contractual documentation, including collaboration agreements, DESCAs and ERC/MSCA supplementary agreements.
• Undertake partner due diligence and ensure documentation meets institutional and funder requirements.
• Monitor upcoming European and international funding opportunities and communicate relevant calls to researchers.
• Prepare management information, reports and data summaries to support planning and decision-making.
• Contribute to training, briefings and guidance for researchers on EU and international funding application processes.
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and strengthen research funding support.

About you

• Previous experience supporting academic research funding applications within a university or higher education environment.
• Strong knowledge of European and international research funding programmes, particularly Horizon Europe, ERC and MSCA.
• Experience supporting competitive research grant applications and understanding of pre- and post-award processes.
• Knowledge of European Commission and funder financial and compliance requirements.
• Experience with collaboration agreements, DESCAs, due diligence and research funding contractual documentation.
• Familiarity with the EU Funding & Tenders Portal and other research funding systems.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to liaise with academics and professional services colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and management information.
• A proactive approach to improving processes and delivering an effective service.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application