Research Manager

HARRIS HILL; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity recruitment specialist is seeking a Research Manager to oversee a national research grants programme. You will manage applications, coordinate funding calls, and maintain effective stakeholder relationships. The role requires at least five years of experience in research funding management. This offers a part-time position with a salary of circa £65,000 FTE, mainly hybrid, with one day in the London office.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience managing research funding or grant programmes.
• Track record of working with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience conveying scientific information in accessible terms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the research grants portfolio.
• Coordinate funding calls and peer review processes.
• Maintain relationships with research stakeholders.
• Organize advisory panel meetings.
• Develop research impact reporting processes.

Skills

Research management

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Are you an experienced research professional looking for a new challenge in a purpose-driven organisation? We’re seeking a talented Research Manager to lead the delivery of a national research grants programme and ensure that the very best projects receive support.

Part-time (4 days per week / 28 hours) — Salary: circa £65,000 FTE — Location: Hybrid – minimum one day per week in the London office

Key responsibilities

• Manage the organisation’s research grants portfolio, including applications, awards, monitoring, and closure.
• Coordinate annual funding calls, peer review processes, and feedback for applicants in line with recognised standards of research management.
• Maintain effective relationships with research stakeholders, including the Scientific Advisory Panel, grant-holders, and funding partners.
• Lead the organisation of advisory panel meetings and manage membership, recruitment, and governance.
• Develop processes for research impact reporting and produce regular reports.
• Collaborate with the communications and fundraising teams to translate research outcomes into accessible, inspiring content for donors and the public.
• Keep up to date with best practice in research management and ensure policies and processes remain compliant and effective.

You’ll bring

• At least five years’ experience managing research funding or grant programmes, including peer review processes.
• A strong track record of working with diverse stakeholders such as advisory panels, researchers, and funding partners.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience collaborating with communications or fundraising teams to convey scientific information in accessible terms.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to contribute to research that improves lives.

For more information, please submit your CV to [e-mail].

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

We are leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.