About the role
We are seeking a motivated, organised individual to become a Research Grant Administrator to join our busy Operations Team. Experience of working in an administrative, process driven or project delivery environment is essential. Knowledge and/or experience of grant administration and/or working in health or research-related environments would be beneficial but not essential.
This role offers a mixture of working in the office (at least 12 days per quarter) and remotely.
Key responsibilities
1. Working with colleagues to organise grant funding schemes.
2. Support monitoring and management of awards made including.
3. Maintain electronic records with accurate information on competitions, applications and awards.
4. Support annual award data collection exercises, that enable our funders to understand and demonstrate the impact of the research they have funded.
5. Operate as a flexible resource within the Operations team, e.g. providing support to projects and performing data analysis.
6. Occasionally travel to attend face-to-face committee meetings.
What you will bring to the role
Qualifications
1. Educated to a minimum of A Level standard
2. Good administration and computing skills i.e. competent using Microsoft Office and/or Google packages (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Calendar etc.)
3. Excellent attention to detail and meticulous record keeping when managing large amounts of information
4. Able to gather information systematically from multiple sources
5. Able to manage time effectively including managing competing demands, prioritising tasks, adapting flexibly to changes and meeting all deadlines. Research Grant Administrators are often involved in at least 2-3 competitions running at any time, with overlapping and potentially conflicting timescales
6. Able to act on initiative, identify opportunities and be proactive in putting forward ideas and solutions
7. A determination to get things done, make things happen and constantly looking for better ways of doing things
8. A willingness and enthusiasm to learn new systems and processes
9. Excellent team working, i.e. able to work confidently and effectively in a group
10. Excellent verbal communication, i.e. able to express ideas clearly and confidently in speech, and vary delivery to match the specific audiences
11. Excellent written communication, i.e. able to express yourself and information clearly and concisely in writing.
12. An interest in advancing health care and/or a health science background
Applications
If you are interested in working with us and feel you have the appropriate background and skills, please apply with your CV, with the cover letter attached in the same document, explaining what you feel you could bring to the company, outlining your suitability for the role, and quote job REF715J.
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This role is with NIHR Coordinating Centre (NIHRCC) and is hosted by LGC.