Grants Team Lead – Hybrid, Large-Scale Research Funding

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution is seeking an experienced Team Leader (Grants) to oversee research project portfolios, manage grant administration, and ensure compliance with funder requirements. This full-time role involves liaising with grant holders, resolving grant-related issues, and improving grant management processes. The ideal candidate will have degree-level education and relevant experience in a higher education environment, with strong organizational, communication, and IT skills. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement based in Oxford.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

38 days' annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted travel options

Access to University social and sports clubs

Qualifications

• Relevant experience ideally gained within a higher education or research environment.
• Good working knowledge of major research funders and funding landscape.
• Ability to manage a heavy and varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of research projects.
• Oversee pre- and post-award research grant administration.
• Support large, complex, and strategically important grants.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

IT skills

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Oracle Financials

Job description

A prestigious academic institution is seeking an experienced Team Leader (Grants) to oversee research project portfolios, manage grant administration, and ensure compliance with funder requirements. This full-time role involves liaising with grant holders, resolving grant-related issues, and improving grant management processes. The ideal candidate will have degree-level education and relevant experience in a higher education environment, with strong organizational, communication, and IT skills. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement based in Oxford.