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About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Grants Manager to join our Pre-Award Grants team. This role is crucial for helping researchers secure funding to bring their scientific ideas to life. You will provide specialist advice and guidance throughout the funding application process, from identifying opportunities to activating awards, supporting world-leading biomedical research.
Responsibilities
- Support scientists in identifying funding opportunities and developing 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 in collaboration with the Legal team.
- Liaise with funders, collaborators, and internal teams to ensure smooth application progression.
- Work with Post-Award Grants and other teams to ensure a seamless transition from application to award activation.
- Assist in improving pre-award processes, systems, and ways of working.
Requirements
- Previous experience working within a grants team with a good understanding of research funding processes.
- Knowledge of funder regulations, policies, and grant administration best practices.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate complex funding and financial information clearly to different audiences.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- A collaborative approach and confidence working with scientists and operational colleagues at all levels.
Skills
- Grants management
- Research funding processes
- Funder regulations and policies
- Grant administration best practices
- Numerical and analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication of financial information
- Organisational skills
- Budget coordination
- Due diligence checks
- Collaboration
Location
- Hybrid working
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Hybrid working
Experience Level
- Subject to skills and experience
Salary/Compensations
- From £42,000
Benefits
- 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays
- Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%
- 24/7 GP consultation services
- Occupational health services and mental health support programs
- Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans
- Back-up care for dependents
- Childcare support allowance
- Annual leave purchase options
- Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events
- Discounted gym memberships
- Bike-to-work scheme
- Shopping discounts
- Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces
About the Company
- The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof.
- Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
- The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines.
- A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions.
- We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture.
- We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher.
- This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research.
- Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
Equal Opportunity
- At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery.
- We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances.
- We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.
- We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply.
- If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: ruby.oluwafemi@crick.ac.uk.