Job description
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Geography and Environment
Grant Manager (two positions) as follows:
Grant Manager (Climate Compatible Growth Programme – CCG)
Grant Manager (Green Grids Initiative – GGI Project)
Both posts are full time and fixed term until 31st March 2026 – also available as a secondment opportunity for current Loughborough University staff
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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
Programme brings together some of the UK’s leading research organisations with the aim of helping countries develop economic strategies, plans and policies to attract investment into low-carbon growth across multiple sectors.
The brings together an ecosystem of policymakers, politicians, financiers, investors, academics and innovators to accelerate the transition to net zero by increasing activity and supporting the development and financing of green grids and interconnectors. The project brings together a consortium of Loughborough Universityas the lead institution, with the Global Wind Energy Council ASBL, and Lucetia Group (LG) as collaborative partners.
We are looking to recruit two experienced Grant Managers to manage financial aspects of the two projects. Applicants should have significant experience in senior finance administration of large and complex government funded projects and proficiency in using corporate finance software.
Candidates should possess a strong commitment to providing an outstanding service, be quick to learn and adapt in a changing environment and manage complex workloads to meet strict deadlines.
Key Requirements:
1. Experience of working in a senior financial role within the higher education sector, familiar with management of external funding
2. Experience of working on finance and project management aspects of externally funded projects
3. Experience of using corporate finance software
4. Experience of coordinating large multi-stakeholder projects
5. Experience of working in a business support environment
Why should you apply?
If you enjoy taking on a challenge in a dynamic and flexible working environment and think you will thrive working for one of the UK’s leading climate change programmes then this is an exciting role where you can take your career to the next level.