Funding Manager (Senior level) - Humanities & Social Sciences

Wellcome Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Funding Manager at a senior level to enhance grant processes in Humanities and Social Sciences. This role involves leading funding initiatives, managing grant applications, and collaborating across teams to ensure efficient operations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in research funding, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers a hybrid working model to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering research funding processes is essential.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage large workloads.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvements for grant-related processes and policies.
• Manage a portfolio of grants throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Research funding processes

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Committee management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in relevant science

Degree in medical humanities

Degree in social science

Degree in public health

Job description

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Funding Manager (Senior level) - Humanities & Social Sciences

Apply locations London posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-002631

Salary: £ 53,500

Closing date: Monday, 19 May 2025

Contract type: Permanent

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.

We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.

At the heart of our new strategy is the recognition that advances in health often come from unexpected sources, and that curiosity-driven discovery research is vital to understanding how life works. Discovery research is therefore a key part of the Wellcome strategy; providing researchers from different backgrounds the resources they need to take on big questions and overcome barriers to progress.

Where in Wellcome will I be working?

To deliver Wellcome’s funding in discovery research, we are looking for a Funding Manager (Senior level) to work in our Humanities and Social Sciences team in Research Funding.

What will I be doing?

As a senior member of your team, you’ll identify ideas for the continual improvement of grant-related processes and policies. You’ll act as a subject matter expert for funding processes, schemes, and policies within your team. As required, you’ll deputise for your Senior Manager, lead on projects, and play a key role in the implementation of new schemes and processes.

You will also ensure that grant applications are managed, reviewed and awarded in a timely and efficient way. You’ll be the person our community of researchers will turn to for guidance and advice. You’ll have ownership of your own portfolio of grants from our suite of funding schemes, giving you exposure to innovative proposals from leading academics.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be an integral part of a team ensuring that world-class research happens.

In this role you will:

• Work collaboratively with teams across Wellcome to provide guidance and support on best practice in grant assessment, grant management processes and funding policies.

• Lead management of Funding Calls and other funding initiatives, acting as Committee Manager where needed and co-ordinating associated activity within teams.

• As a Committee Manager, ensure committee meetings run efficiently and are well governed.

• Demonstrate excellence in grant management by delivering the processing, due diligence, expert review, feedback and award of grant applications for all areas of Discovery Research activity supported by Wellcome, within established deadlines and according to defined standards and controls.

• Manage a portfolio of grants throughout the grant lifecycle, including management of the expert review process.

• Provide expert advice, and guidance on grant applications and awards to existing and potential grant holders

• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments.

Is this job for me?

To be successful in this role it is essential that you:

• Have experience of delivering research funding processes and working in the research funding sector

• Have experience of the academic research environment

• Have exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage large workloads and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standards

• Are able to quickly build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Are educated to at least degree level in a relevant science, medical humanities, social science, or public health subject

To apply for this role please submit an update CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Minimum Criteria:

• Experience of delivering research funding processes and educated to at least degree level in a relevant science, medical humanities, social science, or public health subject.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage large workloads, and work to deadlines.

• Experience in funding committee management and some experience in funding call and project management.

• Strong verbal & written communicationskills and a demonstration of critical thinking & decision-making skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills - ability to quickly build the trust of internal and external stakeholders.

Interview dates: W/C Monday 16 June 2025

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Our Hybrid Way of Working

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are currently working 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) from our Euston Road offices (as part of our hybrid Ways of Working) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome . We are committed to cultivating a fair andinclusiveenvironment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includesmaking adjustmentsfor people who have a disability or long-term condition.Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us [e-mail] .

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We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. Wellcome isn't just a supporter of great ideas, it's a great place to work. We offer excellent benefits and help our employees to develop in an open, respectful culture where differences are valued.