Hybrid Pre-Award Grants Coordinator

Crick; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Pension scheme

Health & Well-being

Job summary

The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a meticulous and proactive Pre-Award Grants Assistant to join the Grants team in London. You will provide essential administrative support for research funding applications, maintain accurate records in Worktribe and Workday, and help ensure smooth grant processes and compliance across the portfolio.

You will coordinate with Grants Managers, researchers and funders, manage documentation, and identify opportunities to improve processes and data quality.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, especially with data and records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to build positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pre-Award Grants team with administration of research funding applications.
• Maintain accurate records across grants management and finance systems (Worktribe/Workday).
• Track legal agreements, follow up on actions and keep colleagues informed of progress.
• Assist with compliance checks on research funders and project partners.
• Respond to routine queries and liaise with researchers, funders and colleagues across the organisation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Worktribe

Workday

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a meticulous and proactive Pre-Award Grants Assistant to join the Grants team in London. You will provide essential administrative support for research funding applications, maintain accurate records in Worktribe and Workday, and help ensure smooth grant processes and compliance across the portfolio.

You will coordinate with Grants Managers, researchers and funders, manage documentation, and identify opportunities to improve processes and data quality.