Senior Research Grants Coordinator

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave (41 days)

Pension scheme

Relocation support

Job summary

The University of Cambridge, within the Engineering Research Support Office, is seeking a Senior Research Grants Coordinator to support pre- and post-award activities across the Department of Engineering. You will manage a portfolio of grants, oversee compliance with funders, and drive improvements to maximise income while delivering high-quality support.

The role includes line management of a Grants Coordinator, collaboration with researchers and funders, and the opportunity to work both on

Qualifications

• Significant grants experience (pre- and post-award)
• Experience with financial reporting and post-award management
• Strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude
• Line management experience is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Line manage one research grants coordinator/administrator
• Support an extensive portfolio of research funding applications
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and maximise funding income
• Champion the post-award agenda and ensure funder compliance

Skills

Grant management

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Leadership

Tools

Worktribe

Job description

# Senior Research Grants CoordinatorUUniversity of CambridgeCB2 1TNvia University of CambridgePosted 6 Nov 2026Apply on cam.ac.uk →An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Engineering Research Support Office for a Senior Research Grants Coordinator, who will play a vital role in supporting the Department of Engineering's portfolio of world-class research. The Department is the largest in the University which presents exciting opportunities to work with very large academic and research communities. The Engineering Research Support Office is a fast paced and dynamic environment, where every day is different. The current team have established a reputation for delivering high workloads and quality of service, implementing process changes and working collaboratively internally and across the university. The role would suit someone with strong initiative, significant grants experience (pre and post award) and who enjoys a fast-paced and team-centric environment.The role-holder is one of three such posts in the eleven strong office team and will line manage one research grants coordinator or administrator and provide supervisory support to other roles within the team. They will support an extensive portfolio of research funding applications, including dedicated support for large grant applications, at a time where the Department is seeking to significantly increase its research income. The role holder will also be expected to identify opportunities for improvements to processes and/or working practices to improve efficiency and to maximise funding income. They will champion the \"post-award agenda\" across the Department, to help reinforce compliance with funder regulations and minimise lost income.The successful candidate will ideally have significant experience of grant funding applications with a range of funders, including use of Worktribe, experience of financial reporting and post award management, strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude. Line management experience is a bonus.This role is predominantly office-based on Department premises in both Central and West Cambridge, but with options for flexibility including an element of working from home under the Department's and University's Hybrid Working Policy. The role-holder would be expected to work on site at least three days a week.Benefits of working at Cambridge include:• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;• Generous annual leave allowance of 41 days paid leave (including bank holidays);• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);• An auto-enrolment pension scheme , with a generous employer contribution;• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;• Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodationIf you think you are the right candidate for this role, then we would be delighted to hear from you.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.The closing date for applications is Sunday 29 November 2026.Informal enquiries are welcomed and if you have any queries regarding either the vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office in the first instance on [e-mail] or 01223 332615.Please quote reference NM51519 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.