Research Funding Officer – Drive Groundbreaking MND Projects

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days holiday

Healthcare access

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Motor Neurone Disease Association seeks a meticulous Research Funding Officer to support the administration and delivery of research funding competitions, ensuring applications are managed fairly and to a high standard.

Working with researchers, reviewers and advisory panels, you will coordinate funding processes, maintain records and help develop systems and stakeholder engagement that underpin successful programmes, with hybrid working including one day per week in Northampton.

Qualifications

• Experience using digital systems and databases such as Research Grant Management Systems.
• 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

Excellent written and verbal comms

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Digital systems experience

Excel

Prioritisation

Independent working

Organised administration

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Research Grant Management System

Job description

Motor Neurone Disease Association seeks a meticulous Research Funding Officer to support the administration and delivery of research funding competitions, ensuring applications are managed fairly and to a high standard.

Working with researchers, reviewers and advisory panels, you will coordinate funding processes, maintain records and help develop systems and stakeholder engagement that underpin successful programmes, with hybrid working including one day per week in Northampton.