Job Description
Heart Research UK is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to stopping people dying from heart diseases. The Research team advances the treatment, prevention and cure of heart diseases through the medical research projects we fund. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Grants Officer who will be responsible for successfully delivering our medical research grants lifecycle. As a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC), our rigorous grants-selection process ensures that we only fund the highest-quality research projects. The role is responsible for the grant award processes, from application, selection and award stages, through to post-award processes including invoicing and reporting.
The role will involve processing grant applications received through our online application system and coordinating our rigorous selection process, which involves assessment by panel and external reviewers. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
The role will involve advising and supporting grant applicants, grantholders, external peer reviewers and members of our medical review panels, to help ensure the efficient, smooth-running of the grants processes.
Role responsibilities
General
Supervise the Grants Administrator role Keep up-to-date with legislation and best practice in grant-giving, and att...