Research Funding & Impact Manager

Premier; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Children with Cancer UK in London is seeking a Research Manager to lead the operational delivery of our research programme, shaping grant processes and managing a portfolio worth around £5 million per year across about 50 active grants. You will line manage two new officers and help develop novel funding initiatives.

You’ll drive impact monitoring from scratch and ensure patient and public involvement shapes decisions while aligning with AMRC best practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK medical research charity funding operations and delivery.
• Understanding peer review, grant management and evaluation processes.
• Ability to scale a growing funding portfolio with strong governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of the funding programme, including grants rounds.
• Develop new funding initiatives and implement impact monitoring from scratch.
• Line manage two officers and collaborate with research and fundraising teams.

Skills

Research funding

Peer review

Grant management

Stakeholder engagement

Line management

Education

Biology / Biomedical science degree

Tools

FlexiGrant

Job description

Children with Cancer UK in London is seeking a Research Manager to lead the operational delivery of our research programme, shaping grant processes and managing a portfolio worth around £5 million per year across about 50 active grants. You will line manage two new officers and help develop novel funding initiatives.

You’ll drive impact monitoring from scratch and ensure patient and public involvement shapes decisions while aligning with AMRC best practice.