Hybrid Research Funding Officer - Grants Coordination

MND Association; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Healthcare access

GP access

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice

Discount hub

Pension enhancement

Training opportunities

Hybrid working

Job summary

MND Association in Northampton seeks a Research Funding Officer to support administration and delivery of research funding competitions, ensuring fair and high-standard processes. You will work with researchers, reviewers and panels to coordinate funding rounds and improve systems.

Hybrid working with 1 day per week in our Northampton office; involvement in stakeholder engagement and development of research governance processes. Degree- or science-related background preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience using digital systems and databases such as Research Grant Management Systems, with confidence learning new platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to process, manage and check data accurately.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Experience working independently and using initiative.
• A thorough and organised approach to record keeping and administration.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of competitive research funding rounds throughout the year.
• Coordinate Biomedical and Healthcare Research Advisory Panel meetings and documentation.
• Manage funding rounds and commissioning activities through the Research Grant Management System.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the Research Grant Management System, supporting colleagues across the team.
• Develop project plans and track activity against key deadlines.
• Prepare application summaries, agendas, outcome communications and meeting papers.
• Maintain accurate records of applicants, researchers, reviewers and panel members.
• Support peer review and rebuttal processes within agreed timescales.
• Provide guidance to researchers submitting funding applications.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to operational effectiveness.

Skills

Digital systems experience

Excellent communication

Data processing

Numeracy

Excel proficiency

Deadline management

Independent working

Record keeping

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Research Grant Management System

Job description

MND Association in Northampton seeks a Research Funding Officer to support administration and delivery of research funding competitions, ensuring fair and high-standard processes. You will work with researchers, reviewers and panels to coordinate funding rounds and improve systems.

Hybrid working with 1 day per week in our Northampton office; involvement in stakeholder engagement and development of research governance processes. Degree- or science-related background preferred.