Hybrid Research Funding Manager: Impact & Strategy

Hire Purpose Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Office in Holborn

Job summary

Children with Cancer UK is seeking a Research Manager to build and deliver the research funding programme, shaping grant processes and establishing impact monitoring from the ground up. You will lead a small team, oversee peer review and grant management, and collaborate with clinical researchers and the research community.

The role offers hybrid working with three days in Holborn, London, and the opportunity to influence a growing portfolio (£5 million/year across ~50 active grants) to improve

Qualifications

• Experience in research funding operations within a UK medical research charity.
• Experience with peer review and grant management processes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to own a growing portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of our research funding programme across ~50 active grants.
• Oversee the portfolio and grant management procedures in line with best practice.
• Line-manage the Research Funding Officer and the Research Impact and Engagement Officer.

Skills

Grant management

Peer review

Line management

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Biology / Biomedical sciences degree

PhD or MSc desirable

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

Children with Cancer UK is seeking a Research Manager to build and deliver the research funding programme, shaping grant processes and establishing impact monitoring from the ground up. You will lead a small team, oversee peer review and grant management, and collaborate with clinical researchers and the research community.

The role offers hybrid working with three days in Holborn, London, and the opportunity to influence a growing portfolio (£5 million/year across ~50 active grants) to improve