Research Grants Officer

The Brain Tumour Charity; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A health-focused charity is seeking a Research Grants Officer to support their research strategy and grant management processes. The role involves assisting with pre and post award management, engaging with academic researchers, and ensuring compliance with grant application procedures. Candidates should have a degree in life sciences and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The position is based in Fleet, with a blend of office and home working.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences is required.
• Proven experience working with databases and spreadsheets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Research team in the implementation of strategic goals.
• Manage the grant administration process.
• Organize and attend panel meetings for grant reviews.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Degree in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Overview

The Brain Tumour Charity is leading the way in research, support, and advocacy for everyone affected by brain tumours. Our mission is to accelerate a cure for brain tumours and improve life for everyone affected by this devastating disease.

The Research Grants Officers role is to support the Research team to ensure that The Charity effectively delivers our Research Strategy: Accelerating a Cure and our grant programme. You will assist with all aspects of our pre and post award management processes for all of our current and future funding schemes.

Location and hours

Location: While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working provided you have adequate broadband and IT capability, with an average of 2-3 days in the office each week.

Working hours: This role is 37.5 hours per week, with some out of hours working.

Salary

Benchmarked salary: c. £32,250 (dependent on level)

Requirements and profile

With an enthusiasm and passion for the work of The Brain Tumour Charity you will have a life science background, a strong understanding of medical research and its funding. You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal), a keen eye for details and enjoy working in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Work with and assist the Research Team in the implementation of The Charity's strategic goals and research strategy.
• Undertake research related projects to further the aims of The Charity to transform the research landscape to support people in living longer, better lives following a brain tumour diagnosis.
• Support the administration of The Charity's grant application, monitoring and review processes, including liaising with academic researchers and assessment panels.
• Support the peer reviewing of submitted proposals by identifying expert reviewers for those areas, and ensuring reviews and scores are completed within strict deadlines.
• Organise and attend panel meetings including liaising with attendees and venues, preparing and distributing panel packs, and taking minutes and producing summaries where necessary.
• Monitor the progress of current grants through review of annual reports as well as regular engagement with The Charity's funded researchers outside of reporting timelines.
• Detailed financial monitoring of awarded grants and maintain accurate records of expenditure.
• Maintain accurate electronic records to track grant applications and awarded grants.
• Respond to enquiries about The Charity's funded research, research strategy and calls for applications from researchers, the public and colleagues within The Charity.
• Assist in ensuring the scientific accuracy of internal and external communications around the research programme.

Experience

• A degree in life sciences
• Proven experience of working with databases and spreadsheets
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Awareness of grant making processes
• Awareness of the charity sector
• Excellent eye for detail and ability to work accurately with minimal supervision
• Excellent time management skills, being able to deliver to strict deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of using own initiative to ensure best practice for the team
• To work effectively within a team and work well with a variety of people
• To work with energy and enthusiasm

Responsibilities are not exhaustive and this job description may evolve over time. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all criteria.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, bold and innovative team of individuals who put our community first and are connected by a passion to make a real difference.

Benefits and inclusion

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities. We strive to create a workplace that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for all candidates and we encourage all individuals to apply even if they do not meet all the criteria.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for any of our positions. We are seeking candidates who are already authorised to work in the UK without sponsorship and who can remain on a permanent basis.

Application process

Please apply by clicking the red join our team button, attaching your CV and a covering letter explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours. We encourage you not to use AI to write your cover letter as we want to get to know you.

If you would benefit from submitting your application in a different format, please drop us a line at [contact email].

Advert close date: 21st September 2025

First interview date and location: 8th October 2025 over Teams

Second interview date and location: 13th October 2025 at our office in Fleet

Additional duties

• Contribute to achieving the objectives of The Brain Tumour Charity
• Live and breathe our values by being bold, collaborative and innovative, with a community-first approach
• Undertake any additional and ad hoc tasks as required
• Participate in team meetings and other meetings as required
• Monitor and evaluate activities and provide written reports
• Represent The Charity at external events in a professional manner
• Work within an equal opportunities framework
• Adhere to all The Charity's policies, procedures and working guidelines, and ensure all records are held in compliance with GDPR and related codes

Data privacy: We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

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