Research Funding & Bid Coordinator

Royal United Services Institute (RUSI); Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days annual leave

Christmas closure days

6% employer pension contributions

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Personal loans

Free access to events & library

Mental Health First Aiders

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Zusammenfassung

Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London seeks a Business Development Officer to lead funding opportunity identification, qualification, and bid coordination. You will manage central BD systems (ORBIT and Airtable), liaise with Research Groups, Legal, and Finance, and drive compliance and process improvements across the BD function.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while advancing RUSI's strategic funding goals.

Qualifikationen

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in business, IR, or related field.
• Experience in charity administration, BD, or grants administration is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn and apply AI to improve processes.

Aufgaben

• Lead tracking, identification, and qualification of funding opportunities.
• Coordinate bid processes with research teams and legal/finance as needed.
• Maintain ORBIT and Airtable, ensuring data accuracy and process governance.
• Support due diligence responses and central repository maintenance.
• Foster cross-team collaboration and stakeholder relationships.

Kenntnisse

Team Player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

IT literacy

AI literacy

Ausbildung

Undergraduate degree in business or international relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Airtable

ORBIT

Contract management systems

Jobbeschreibung

Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London seeks a Business Development Officer to lead funding opportunity identification, qualification, and bid coordination. You will manage central BD systems (ORBIT and Airtable), liaise with Research Groups, Legal, and Finance, and drive compliance and process improvements across the BD function.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while advancing RUSI's strategic funding goals.