Grants Officer

VIVENSA FOUNDATION; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vivensa Foundation is seeking a Grants Officer to support their mission in improving health and social care for older individuals. This role involves managing funding programs and collaborating with researchers, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact through research funding.

Qualifications

• Experience in grants management or academic research.
• Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to contribute to systematic impacts through research funding.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate funding programs for academic and clinical research.
• Be a key contact for organizations applying for funding.
• Contribute to the foundation's reputation in the research community.

Skills

Attention to detail

Grants management

Research training

Flexibility

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Grants Officer: Academic and Clinical Research

The Vivensa Foundation, formerly known as the Dunhill Medical Trust, is seeking a dedicated Grants Officer to join our team in spring 2025. Our foundation is committed to supporting research to improve understanding of ageing and age-related diseases, and to enhance health and social care for older people.

We manage an endowment of approximately £170M and plan to distribute at least £30M in grants over the next five years, with a portion allocated for social investment.

As a Grants Officer, reporting to the Director of Research, you will be a key contact for organizations applying for academic and clinical research funding. You will help develop, implement, and evaluate our funding programs, contributing to our reputation for quality support to the research community. This role offers an opportunity to apply your grants management experience or research training in a meaningful way aligned with our values.

If you have a keen eye for detail, a flexible 'can-do' attitude, and a curious mindset, and are interested in making a systemic impact through research funding, please visit our website to download the full job description and person specification, and learn how to apply.