Senior Research Grants Lead – Hybrid/Remote

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and annual increments

Generous annual leave 41 days

Hybrid working opportunities

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Job summary

University of Cambridge's Engineering Department seeks a Senior Research Grants Coordinator to manage a portfolio of research funding applications, including large grants. You will line-manage a grants coordinator/administrator and champion post-award compliance and process improvements.

The role is primarily office-based with hybrid working options and on-site presence required. Join a fast-paced, collaborative team committed to maximising research income and delivering high-quality support

Qualifications

• Significant grants experience (pre- and post-award)
• Strong initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio of research funding applications, including large grant applications
• Provide supervisory support to other team members
• Champion post-award compliance and funder regulations
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to maximise funding income
• Work with department to deliver high-quality service across research grants

Skills

Grants management

Line management

Team collaboration

Process improvements

Job description

University of Cambridge's Engineering Department seeks a Senior Research Grants Coordinator to manage a portfolio of research funding applications, including large grants. You will line-manage a grants coordinator/administrator and champion post-award compliance and process improvements.

The role is primarily office-based with hybrid working options and on-site presence required. Join a fast-paced, collaborative team committed to maximising research income and delivering high-quality support