Funding Manager – Senior Level

Job title:

Funding Manager – Senior Level

Company

Wellcome Trust

Job description

Salary: £ 50,974.00Closing date: Thursday 4 July 2024Contract type: PermanentThe Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.At the heart of our new strategy is the recognition that advances in health often come from unexpected sources, and that curiosity-driven discovery research is vital to understanding how life works. Discovery research is therefore a key part of the Wellcome strategy; providing researchers from different backgrounds the resources they need to take on big questions and overcome barriers to progress.Where in Wellcome will I be working?To deliver Wellcome’s funding in discovery research, we are looking for a Funding Manager (Senior Level) to work in our one of our discipline focused teams in Research Funding.The role will sit in one of the following teams in Funding Management:Brain and Behavioural SciencesCells, Systems and Tools,Genetics and Molecular SciencesHumanities and Social SciencesInfection and ImmunobiologyPopulation and Public HealthWhat will I be doing?As a senior member of your team, you’ll identify ideas for the continual improvement of grant-related processes and policies. You’ll act as a subject matter expert for funding processes, schemes, and policies within your team. As required, you’ll deputise for your Team Manager, lead on projects, and play a key role in the implementation of new schemes and processes.You will also ensure that grant applications are managed, reviewed and awarded in a timely and efficient way. You’ll be the person our community of researchers will turn to for guidance and advice. You’ll have ownership of your own portfolio of grants from our suite of funding schemes, giving you exposure to innovative proposals from leading academics.This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be an integral part of a team ensuring that world-class research happens.In this role you will:Work collaboratively with teams across Wellcome to provide guidance and support on best practice in grant assessment, grant management processes and funding policies.Lead management of Funding Calls and other funding initiatives, acting as Committee Manager where needed and co-ordinating associated activity within teams.As a Committee Manager, ensure committee meetings run efficiently and are well governed.Demonstrate excellence in grant management by delivering the processing, due diligence, expert review, feedback and award of grant applications for all areas of Discovery Research activity supported by Wellcome, within established deadlines and according to defined standards and controls.Manage a portfolio of grants throughout the grant lifecycle, including management of the expert review process. Provide expert advice, and guidance on grant applications and awards to existing and potential grant holders.Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments.Is this job for me?To be successful in this role it is essential that you:Experience of delivering research funding processes and working in the research funding sectorHave experience of the academic research environmentExceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage large workloads and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standardsAre able to quickly build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Are educated to at least degree level in a relevant science, medical humanities, social science, or public health subject.To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application.Interview dates: W/C Monday 15 July 2024You can view the full on our website.You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on ourOur Hybrid Way of WorkingWe understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. We are currently working 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from our Euston Road offices (as part of our hybrid Ways of Working) with the remaining 3 days working either remotely or in the office.From 1st September 2024 we will move to 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at .#LI-BP1#LI-Hybrid

Expected salary

£50974 per year

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 05:58:13 GMT

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