Grants Manager - Research Operations & Funding

Cancer Research UK; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK seeks a Grants Manager to join Cancer Grand Challenges in Stratford with flexible hybrid working. You will lead grants operations, manage dashboards, and support the scientific committee with senior colleagues.

The role covers coordinating applications, advising on eligibility and budgets, and delivering compliant processes on time. Ideal candidates have grants management experience, strong analytical skills, and a track record in building relationships with internal teams and

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of grants management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present data clearly.
• Process management expertise and implementing new processes.
• Logical thinker with pragmatic problem-solving.
• Experience building relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate grants operations and meetings for Cancer Grand Challenges.
• Deliver application and review processes and drive improvements.
• Provide excellent support to applicants within required standards and timelines.
• Advise on eligibility, budgets and compliance with internal and external rules.
• Prepare papers for scientific committee meetings and reports.
• Maintain accurate files and reporting of grants and awards.
• Support post-award administration, amendments and extensions as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve grants management processes and systems.
• Support fundraising activities through grants operations.

Skills

Grants management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Process management

Logical thinking

Stakeholder relationships

Communication

IT skills (MS Office)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cancer Research UK seeks a Grants Manager to join Cancer Grand Challenges in Stratford with flexible hybrid working. You will lead grants operations, manage dashboards, and support the scientific committee with senior colleagues.

The role covers coordinating applications, advising on eligibility and budgets, and delivering compliant processes on time. Ideal candidates have grants management experience, strong analytical skills, and a track record in building relationships with internal teams and