Research Funding Portfolio Coordinator

MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Hybrid working

UK healthcare access

Pension scheme

Job summary

The Motor Neurone Disease Association is seeking a Research Funding Portfolio Coordinator in Northampton to manage a portfolio of funded research awards, monitor progress, and ensure robust governance. You will work closely with researchers and internal teams to deliver high-quality funding processes and impactful insights.

The role is hybrid with 1 day per week in the Northampton office and occasional travel for external meetings.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a science or healthcare subject, or equivalent research grant management experience.
• Knowledge of research funding, grant applications and monitoring processes.
• Experience supporting system improvements, process development or research reporting activities.
• Ability to retrieve information and compile reports from online information sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and prioritisation.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and information management systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of funded research awards with timely support.
• Oversee grant monitoring and reporting processes with accurate records.
• Build relationships with researchers and partner institutions.
• Review funding applications and support governance processes.
• Identify suitable peer reviewers for submitted applications.
• Support research advisory panel activity and provide applicant feedback.
• Lead or contribute to projects on data, AI and research systems improvement.
• Develop portfolio insights through coding, analysis and reporting.
• Support implementation and use of the new Research Grants Management System.
• Collaborate with colleagues to showcase research impact.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification in science/healthcare

Tools

Information management systems

Job description

The Research Funding Portfolio Coordinator plays an important role in supporting and managing a portfolio of our funded research awards. Working closely with researchers and colleagues, this role ensures research projects are effectively monitored, governed and supported throughout their lifecycle.

As a Research Funding Portfolio Coordinator, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality research funding processes, provide valuable portfolio insights and strengthen the impact of research into motor neurone disease (MND). This is an opportunity to work at the heart of our research funding, to build relationships with leading researchers, and to ensure funded projects deliver meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of funded research awards, providing timely and accurate support to researchers and colleagues.
• Oversee grant monitoring and reporting processes, ensuring accurate financial and project records are maintained.
• Build strong relationships with researchers and partner institutions.
• Review research funding applications and support robust governance processes.
• Identify suitable peer reviewers for submitted applications.
• Support research advisory panel activity, including provision of feedback to applicants.
• Lead or contribute to projects focused on areas such as data, AI and research systems improvement.
• Develop portfolio insights through research coding, analysis and reporting.
• Support the implementation and ongoing use of the new Research Grants Management System.
• Work with colleagues across the MND Association to showcase research impact and achievements.

About You

Essential criteria:

• Degree-level qualification in a science or healthcare subject, or equivalent experience in research grant management.
• Knowledge of research funding, grant application and monitoring processes, and an understanding of the academic research environment.
• Experience supporting system improvements, process development or research reporting activities.
• Ability to retrieve information and compile reports from relevant online information sources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and information management systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and engage confidently with both internal and external stakeholders

Hybrid working Expectations: 1 day per week at our Northampton office with occasional travel to external meetings when required

Further information about working for the MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

About Us

Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.

Research Funding Portfolio Coordinator

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

NN3 6BJ

£38,000 per year plus benefits

Permanent - Full-time

Closing date: 03/11/2026

Documents

Research Funding Portfolio Coordinator_Candidate pack.pdf