Strategic Pre-Award Grants Manager

The Francis Crick Institute Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension up to 16%

Health & Well-being

Eye care vouchers

Crick Networks and social events

Perks: gym discounts on-site cafe

Job summary

The Francis Crick Institute is hiring a Pre-award Grants Manager in London to support researchers in securing funding for their projects. You will work with the Pre-Award Grants Team, providing specialist guidance throughout the funding application process, from opportunity identification to award activation.

This full-time, hybrid role reports to Jane Benstead and offers a competitive starting salary from £42,000 plus benefits, aligned to skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a grants team with knowledge of research funding processes.
• Knowledge of funder regulations, policies and grant administration best practices.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex funding and financial information clearly to different audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with scientists and operational colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities and develop competitive grant and fellowship applications.
• Provide specialist advice on funder requirements, budgets, policies and application processes.
• Coordinate proposal budgets and approvals using Worktribe, ensuring compliance with funder and Crick requirements.
• Support due diligence checks and grant-related agreements with the Legal team.
• Liaise with funders, collaborators and internal teams to progress applications.
• Support seamless transition from successful application to award activation with PostAward Grants and other teams.
• Help improve pre-award processes, systems and ways of working.

Skills

Grants management

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Communication of funding

Tools

Worktribe

Job description

The Francis Crick Institute is hiring a Pre-award Grants Manager in London to support researchers in securing funding for their projects. You will work with the Pre-Award Grants Team, providing specialist guidance throughout the funding application process, from opportunity identification to award activation.

This full-time, hybrid role reports to Jane Benstead and offers a competitive starting salary from £42,000 plus benefits, aligned to skills and experience.