Research Grants Operations Lead

Kidney Research UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Private Medical Insurance, including 


Pension Scheme

Sick Pay

Death in Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike Loan Scheme

Cycle2Work Scheme

Eyecare

Discount Portal

Job summary

Kidney Research UK is seeking an organised, proactive Research Officer to support the delivery of our grants programme within the Research Operations Team in Peterborough. You will help deliver grant rounds, support committees and review panels, maintain accurate grants data and contribute to the development of our new grant management system.

Build strong relationships with applicants, grant holders and colleagues, identify process improvements and help ensure research is accessible, efficient

Qualifications

• Experience in research administration, grant funding or scientific environment.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective delivery of our research grants programme, playing a key role across the full grant life cycle.
• Help deliver grant rounds, including supporting committees and review panels.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date grants data and contribute to the ongoing development of our new grant management system.
• Build strong relationships with applicants, grant holders, committee members and colleagues.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, keeping research accessible, efficient and impactful.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Relationship management

Tools

Grant management system

Job description

Kidney Research UK is seeking an organised, proactive Research Officer to support the delivery of our grants programme within the Research Operations Team in Peterborough. You will help deliver grant rounds, support committees and review panels, maintain accurate grants data and contribute to the development of our new grant management system.

Build strong relationships with applicants, grant holders and colleagues, identify process improvements and help ensure research is accessible, efficient