About The Bloom Foundation

Founded in 2011, the Bloom Foundation is a UK-based family trust which spends on average £2.3million a year and funds a diverse portfolio of charities in the UK and Israel. The Foundation seeks to:

• Mainstream a preventative approach to health, with a particular focus on research and life-style based interventions
• Create a more cohesive society in Israel, particularly through common purpose programs and advocacy, that brings religious Jews, secular Jews and non-Jews together.
• Strengthen the UK Jewish community and the local Brighton community through supporting key service organisations.

The Foundation is run by a small executive team and there is a close and collaborative relationship with the Trustees. The Bloom Foundation is co-located with a private company and benefits from shared resources and office space. The culture is very friendly, flexible and hard working. People are valued and appreciated and employees enjoy a sociable and relaxed environment. The business and philanthropic activities are intertwined and there is a creative flow between the two.

What makes it exciting?

The Foundation is relatively new and is still forming and developing. As such there will be lots of opportunities for the Senior Grants Manager to get involved and help the Foundation deliver on some exciting challenges, these include:

• Contributing to the development and delivery of strategies, policies and processes.
• Enabling the Foundation’s grant-making approach, which is engaging over the long term with grantees, to support them to deliver on their mission successfully.
• Supporting the development of BNJC – a new and innovative building project and Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis.

About you

The Senior Grants Manager will need to be a team player who can work collaboratively and add value to the work. They will genuinely enjoy grant making as well as have the curiosity and desire to learn and develop new areas of knowledge and expertise. They will also need to be able to demonstrate that they are interested in and committed to contributing to the success of a small organisation and will need to be versatile, flexible and able to contribute to the many exciting challenges ahead.

It could be the right opportunity for a range of potential candidates but whatever your motivations, The Bloom Foundation would like to hear from you, particularly if you:-

• Have grant making experience and emotional intelligence.
• Are a good communicator, relationship builder and team player.
• Are flexible, strategic and analytical and able to deliver.
• Have a demonstrable passion for the foundation’s work and a genuine interest in and willingness to learn about all its areas of work.

About us 

The Physiological Society (‘The Society’), a registered charity, brings together over 4,000 members from over 60 countries. Since its foundation in 1876, our members have made significant contributions to our knowledge of biological systems and the treatment of disease. The Society promotes physiology and supports those working in the field by organising world-class scientific meetings, offering grants for research, collaboration and international travel, and by publishing the latest developments in its leading scientific journals. 

Job purpose and background 

The Society is recruiting for a new role as part of the Professional Development and Engagement team. The Professional Development and Grants Manager will support the delivery of The Society’s professional development programme, with an initial focus on introducing a refreshed grants programme. This role will form part of a small team that together is responsible for the growth of membership, with Professional Development being a key aspect. 

Applicants should have some experience of a grant-giving, research, research funding or scientific environment; the individual should have excellent communication and team working skills. The role will involve travel (primarily in the UK) to support the delivery of the Professional Development Programme. 

Main tasks and responsibilities 

1. Delivery of a Professional Development Programme that supports and recognises the career progression of our members, in line with The Society’s strategic framework for Diversity and Inclusion; 

2. Implementation of a new portfolio of impactful grants recently agreed by The Society’s Board, which supports members throughout their careers;

3. Management of the grant-making cycle from grant set-up through to grant closure, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, with administrative responsibility for some schemes; 

4. Ensuring that everyone involved in applying for funding has the best experience possible and that the grants database is effectively maintained in line with good governance; 

5. Liaising with the Communications Team to proactively generate interest in the grants programme among potential applicants, showcasing case studies from awardees to raise the profile of the opportunities, 

6. Working with the Professional Development Officer to develop an impact and evaluation process for grant schemes, through engagement with grant holders and effective use of data; 

7. Ensuring the practical training opportunities offered by The Society are fit for purpose and meet the needs of the membership, supporting career progression within physiology research; 

8. Developing the existing mentoring scheme to refine the aims and objectives, increasing impact for participants and outcomes for physiology; 

9. Keeping abreast of changes within the wider education and professional development landscape, and identifying opportunities to enhance the professional development programme; 

10. Managing the Professional Development Officer including ongoing performance management and undertaking performance appraisals; 

11. Providing any additional support as required, ensuring that the Professional Development and Engagement team (and other areas of The Society) meet the strategic objectives of the organisation. 

Key attributes: 

• A Life-Science degree or experience of working within the Life Sciences;

• Experience of successfully managing staff; 

• Demonstratable experience of managing projects and grants programmes including evaluation and learning; 

• Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude;

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills; 

• Good administration and organisational skills; 

• Ability to interact with grant holder constructively and effectively; 

• Demonstratable knowledge of academic sector; 

• Good research and analytical skills;

• Ability to work confidently, using own initiative with a proactive problem-solving attitude; 

• Resilient with the ability to respond flexibly to work priorities and requests; 

• Willingness to travel in the UK and Ireland. 

Benefits

Our offices are bright & modern, and we offer a competitive salary alongside generous benefits including: 27 days annual leave; 8-10% pension contribution; life assurance; worldwide travel insurance; flexible working; employee assistance programme and more.

How to apply:

Please send a supporting letter alongside your CV via the button below. Closing date for candidates is currently 22 February 2020, however, depending on the number of good candidates, we may decide to close this at an earlier date.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth are recruiting for a Trusts & Grants Officer/Bid Writer

£30,000 per annum plus defined benefits contributory pension

Full time 35 hours per week, flexible working/occasional evening and weekend duties

Home based 1-2 days per week with remaining time at the office in Portsmouth

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Corporate Services.

Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer

Initial 12-month contract (with potential to extend)

About us

The Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 90 parishes across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough), South Oxfordshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Formed 19th May 1882 by the division of the Diocese of Southwark, the Diocese of Portsmouth has a presence in every community and can offer ministry and mission to all who come to us, working towards the Bishop’s vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his church.

Purpose

• To play a key role within a small Development / Fundraising team.
• The post will primarily be to prepare applications to a range of funders, in order to secure support for a variety of projects across the Diocese.
• Research, prepare and submit well written applications based on information provided by the team and/or Parishes with bids of four, five and six figures to trusts, foundations and statutory bodies.
• This position will involve building cases for support, working across different teams and occasionally being needed to support in other fundraising activities.

The role is mainly desk-based, daily work will also include researching potential funding opportunities, updating databases with deadlines and tracking and co-ordinating applications.

Specific Tasks

Trusts and Grant-Making Bodies

• Lead on development and writing of tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities and/or requirements as specified by individual trusts, foundations, statutory organisations or grant making bodies.
• Research and identify potential trusts using the Development database, internet searches and printed and online resources.
• Build on relationships with existing funders to raise awareness of the Diocese of Portsmouth and ensure the team has up-to-date knowledge of upcoming grants and programmes.
• Identify relevant trusts and foundations that have not previously supported the work the Diocese of Portsmouth.
• Ensure that relevant funding deadlines are met in good time by checking, updating and managing established Trust and Grants databases with relevant information.

General Fundraising

• Maintain digital and hardcopy Case files.
• Collate information into a regular funding update.
• Ensure grant reports are completed on time, either by supporting the parish or completing them on their behalf.
• Participate in the day to day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks.
• Take part in staff appraisals and appropriate training for the role.

Communication and Engagement

• Contribute reports to the communications team to enable routine reporting on developments as well as supporting any reactive communications that may be required.
• Provide regular newsletter and correspondence for donors in order to develop maintain and strengthen relationships with funders
• Take a lead role in reporting on progress with projects as required by the donors.

Reporting and Governance

• Provide routine reports on activity and progress for trustees and any subcommittees that are relevant to fundraising activity.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Heather Hauschild – Chief Operating Officer

Please apply by submitting the following:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees.

Closing date for applications:  14 February 2020

Interviews: TBC

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

Person Specification - Trusts & Grants Officer/Bid Writer

Supporting Evidence

In the supporting evidence of your application form, you must demonstrate your experiences by giving specific examples for the criteria within the person specification.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Degree level or significant relevant experience.

Significant experience in Trusts, Grants or Corporate fundraising.

Proven track record of successful funding applications from Trusts and / or other Grant-making bodies.

Demonstrable ability to work with databases and spreadsheets.

Experience of researching Trust and Grant funding opportunities.

An understanding of the charitable trust sector regionally and nationally, with a detailed understanding of the wider funding environment and changing trends in the voluntary sector.

Knowledge of the values and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church.

Understanding of Data Protection legislation.

Skills and Competencies

Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids.

High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and the Internet).

Meticulous attention to detail.

Process driven with the ability to work within agreed timeframes and track multiple deadlines.

Confidence to communicate with people across all levels.

Ability and willingness to travel for work

Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.

Equality and Diversity

Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Autonomy

Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines.

Other

An ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality and trust.

Good time keeping.

Positive and flexible approach to work.

Head of Grants
Leeds City Centre, West Yorkshire (with travel to Bradford)

About Us

Leeds Community Foundation supports thousands of charities and voluntary groups across Leeds and Bradford, addressing inequalities and working together to support those that need help the most.

We have distributed over £42 million in grants to date across Leeds and Bradford, enabling positive change in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in our communities.

Over the next four years, our Plan 2024: Ambitious for All will ensure that we are agile in response to social and economic challenges. To support our future plans, it is crucial that we establish a firm foundation for long-term resilience and steady growth.

We’re now looking for a Head of Grants to join us and support our ambitious plans in terms of grant distribution and support for third sector organisations.

The Benefits

- Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
- Pension (contributions start at 4%)
- 24 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays and a Christmas close-down
- Play a key role in our management team
- Offices in Leeds city centre 
- Business mileage allowance for a business vehicle (we encourage use of public transport where possible) 

If you have strong experience with grants programmes management administration, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a positive, lasting impact to the people of Leeds and Bradford. 

As our Head of Grants, you will have the chance to oversee grants programmes that strengthen local community projects, increase sustainability and enable local people to continue making a difference.

Communities in Leeds and Bradford have faced inequality and deprivation for years, and challenges continue to multiply. There is a growing need to advocate for more targeted support for grassroots, community-led investment. If you are driven, determined and want to do some real good on a local level, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As the Head of Grants, you will oversee all of Leeds Community Foundation’s grant-making activities. 

Liaising with external funders, grants panels, grants applicants and other partners, you’ll ensure our grant-making systems are robust and fit for purpose. 

Reporting to the Programmes Director, you will: 

- Be a member of the management team, managing the Senior Grants Officer, two Grants Officers and a team of volunteers 
- Oversee the efficient and effective delivery of our portfolio of funding programmes 
- Research ways to achieve our goals, including through grant-making and commissioning 
- Match and assess requests from applicants to funding programmes
- Have sign-off authority for certain grants, as delegated by the Board

About You 

To join us as our Head of Grants, you will need: 

- At least three years’ senior-level experience of grants programmes management and/or other forms of assessment with the specific ability to analyse applications
- Experience of working in and/or familiarity with the voluntary and community sector and related issues
- The ability to effectively manage, lead and inspire others 
- The ability to work with a range of partners and stakeholders and provide excellent service 
- The proven ability to assimilate and critique data to formulate a plan or strategy

Experience of any of the following would be beneficial: working in Leeds and/or Bradford, working directly with a board of trustees/directors, leading on externally-funded programmes or convening and serving decision-making or consultative committees/panels.

Other organisations may call this role Grants Manager, Funding Programme Manager, Senior Programme Advisor, Programme Manager, or Grants Programme Manager.

The closing date for this role is the 18th February 2020.

Leeds Community Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.  The communities we serve are very diverse and we aim for our staff team to reflect those communities.  We particularly encourage applications from people with disabilities, who are currently under-represented within our staff team.  All applications will be considered solely on merit.  As such, we redact details that appear on an application which may identify any protected characteristics.

So, if you are looking for your next step as our Head of Grants, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday

CancerCare is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to help bring in the money that ensures we can provide FREE professional therapy and support to people affected by cancer, serious illness and bereavement.

You will work as part of an energetic and enthusiastic team identifying and driving forward new income opportunities from trusts and foundations as well as providing outstanding levels of stewardship to existing donors.

Background and purpose

We are the only UK-wide charity for all those affected by a genetic bleeding disorder; a community of individuals and families, healthcare professionals and supporters.

For 70 years we have campaigned for better treatment, been a source of information and advice, and supported people living with long-term conditions.

We want to ensure that everyone affected by a bleeding disorder:

• Lives the best life that they can
• Never feels alone or isolated
• Feels empowered and confident

We do this by:

• Raising awareness about bleeding disorders
• Providing support at all life stages
• Influencing and advocating on policy and access to treatment

More than 30,000 men, women and children in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, and the number rises every year. Membership of The Haemophilia Society is free and open to all.

The Grants & Trust Fundraiser is a new role, and would be perfect for someone looking for a step up into grant fundraising or someone looking for a second role.  The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing our grant and trust fundraising programme, building on the work done over the last year we have achieved through a consultancy.  Your role will require you to build strong working relationships with our members, community, fundraisers, external groups and the trust/foundation officers and representatives to create a sustainable income stream.   This is a new role as part of our future investment in fundraising.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Engagement you will be responsible for developing our trust fundraising capability; that will include but not limited to, investigating, researching and constructing applications for new funding. You must possess excellent communication skills that are required to ensure we demonstrate a strong case for support.

To be successful in this role you will have some experience and/or understanding of raising income from trusts, foundations and major grants together with excellent research, communication and relationship development skills.

You will be working with a small, yet, dynamic team that are used to taking both initiative and responsibility. During the first 6 - 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to establish themselves in the new role and develop our trust fundraising strategy.

Following successful completion of a probation period, there will also be flexible working opportunities.

Main role responsibilities

Strategy

• Lead on prospect research (trusts, foundations and major donors)

• Contribute to our other fundraising strategy activity and initiatives

• Ensure reporting, monitoring and evaluation processes are robust and provide the necessary information to the Head of Fundraising

Communication

• Develop a case for support that meets the needs of our target groups, in line with our aims, objectives and vision

• Work closely with the team and translate information accurately to ensure effective communication across all departments.

• Produce applications that are easily understood, yet, incorporating compelling cases for support in order to secure trust income

• Contribute to our communications strategy (including social media and online) for fundraising support

Fundraising

Regular Activities

• Raise an agreed income target from trusts, foundations and major grants within the year, taking personal responsibility for monitoring, recording and reporting on income performance

• Maintain records of the current live applications and report on the numbers and levels of applications each month

Fundraising Proposals

• Develop, prepare and submit high quality funding applications to trusts in line with their requirements as part of the overall fundraising strategy and contribute to the achievement of the charity’s overall fundraising target

• Maintain up-to-date information on the status of funding applications and to communicate this as appropriate

• Undertake targeted research to put the charity in the best possible position to secure trust support

Trust Income Management

• Ensure all funder reporting commitments are fulfilled to a high standard and within deadlines

Personal qualities

• A warm, compassionate and empathetic personality with the ability to develop positive relationships with people from all backgrounds including members and health professionals and staff/trustees of external funders
• Be an effective member of the team, recognising, respecting and promoting the different roles and diversity of the individuals in the team and presenting a positive impression of the team and The Society.
• Enthusiastic and fun with drive and determination to meet targets. 
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in preparing communications and events.
• A highly motivated, supportive and collaborative team worker.
• Values-driven with a proven commitment to social inclusion and equal opportunities.

Other requirements

• Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable adults, this role will require a DBS check and checks on previous employment. 

Essential Requirements

• Prior experience of and successful track record in raising income from a range of trusts, foundations and grant giving bodies or similar activity.

• Experience of putting together successful funding applications

• Ability to present persuasively to individuals and groups

• Ability to conduct thorough and detailed research off and online

• Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external contacts to deliver successful fundraising relationships

• Strong ability to plan ahead and manage multiple priorities effectively

• Good interpersonal skills exhibiting a positive, creative and proactive approach

• Good negotiation skills

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral

• Ability to interpret and present data in a persuasive way

• Good organisational skills and self-motivation

• Target driven and able to work to and meet tight deadlines

• Keen attention to detail

• To be able to contribute as needed to annual accounts, budgets and overview of financial data

• Excellent IT skills preferably including experience of working with a CRM database (RE:NXT) .Training opportunities will be available as part of your role.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send us a covering letter telling us why you would be the best person for this role.  Please also include a copy of your most recent CV.

One Walsall provides infrastructure and support for the borough’s voluntary and community sector organisations. We are an independent charity providing support to help local voluntary and community organisations develop and sustain their activities and engage residents in voluntary action. We are a small, energetic team committed to our aim of supporting a strong voluntary and community sector and inspiring local social action.

The Funding Officer is responsible for supporting voluntary sector organisations in Walsall to develop project ideas from initial thoughts into submission of high-quality bids.  The post will work closely with One Walsall’s Development Officers who support organisations around their structural governance and capacity.  The successful candidate will be required to maintain a strategic overview of current and future funding opportunities for both internal and external use, from which a funding digest can be created.

Key attributes we are seeking from candidates include:

• In-depth knowledge of the funding environment in relation to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector
• Proven track record of securing funding from a variety of sources for a diverse range of activity
• Ability to lead on strategic discussions with funders, to identify common trends and needs of the local sector and develop joint responses to them .
• A self-motivated individual who can work to their own initiative to meet agreed goals and targets
• Knowledge of project management, monitoring and evaluation processes and the development of effective mechanisms to ensure a robust assessment of applications

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Davina Lytton or Dave Benge.

Grants Officer

Newark

£23,000

Permanent (Full Time) - 35 Hours per week

 

Our client believes that everyone deserves to live in a healthy, wildlife-rich natural world and that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy of wildlife in their daily lives.

Our client is a grassroots movement of 46 charities, 850,000 members, 43,000 volunteers and 2,800 staff across the UK dedicated to their vision and driven by their beliefs.

About the role:

Our client is currently recruiting for a Grants Officer who will be responsible for managing a caseload of grant applications and awards to a variety of organisations. In addition to providing advice on individual applications including criteria, eligibility, deadlines and feedback, the role will include preparing detailed assessments of applications and making recommendations in preparation for Board meeting decisions. You will be responsible for monitoring the quality and effectiveness of approved projects and their financial and service delivery from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years previous experience of detailed project assessment, grant funding distribution methods and project monitoring.  You will have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to effectively prioritise your workload and meet tight deadlines.

If you are organised in your approach and flourish in a busy environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to take the next step in your career.

Closing date: Sunday 23rd February 2020

First Interview date: Wednesday 4th March 2020

Second Interview: Thursday 12th March 202

Are you interested in working for a Charitable Foundation that makes a difference?

Do you want to work for an organisation that positively promotes young people and celebrates their achievements?

Do you have excellent administrative, organisational and analytical skills?

If so, could you join our dynamic Grants Team as our next West London Grants Officer?

About the role 

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our dynamic Grants Team and help deliver our grant programmes. The focus of the role will be to support Schools and Youth Organisations in West London to run the JPF Achievement Award Scheme and associated JPF programmes.

The role will require the post holder to develop membership of the JPF Achievement Award Scheme, promoting this to Schools and Youth Organisations that are not currently part of the scheme, as well as identifying growth and expansion for those already on the scheme. The Grants Officer will also be responsible for promoting, assessing and managing other JPF small grants and programmes, as well as representing the foundation at a large number of prestigious events where we celebrate young people’s achievements.

About the person

You will be a team player who can demonstrate a close alignment with JPF values, strong communication and organisational skills and the ability to think creatively and analytically.

You will need to be flexible and be able to work in a fast-paced, varied and diverse office.

How to apply

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

All applicants must apply by returning a completed Application Form and Staff Diversity Monitoring Form. (CVs will not be accepted).

Closing date: 9am on 30th January 2020.

Interview date: 6th February 2020.

We kindly request that no agencies contact us.

Grants Officer

Do you have a scientific degree and / or experience of working for a research funder? Do you want to use this to broaden your horizons working in the grants team with our client?

If so, they have a fantastic opportunity, as this role will give you a unique and broad insight into charity NHS and research grant funding a leading research hospital.

Grants Officer Responsibilities:

As the Grants Officer you will be part of a small and supportive team and will have an excellent opportunity to lead on important grant making processes including peer review, review committee management, and post-award grant management.

This exciting role sits within the Grants team. The team are responsible for ensuring charitable funding supports high quality projects, for monitoring and evaluating funded projects, and providing support to fundraising teams with information on the projects the charity funds.

Grants Officer Requirements:

You will have a balance of a sound scientific background in a relevant scientific discipline and some research management experience, such as through an administration or coordinator role. You will also be able to lead and deliver on projects, with appropriate support, and work closely with important senior external and internal stakeholders.

Specifically, you will have:

- A degree or post-graduate degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

In addition, we are ideally looking for someone with experience of grant or research management, in areas such as managing grant finances or peer review.

About Our Client:

Every day brings new challenges with our client. Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world.

This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, our client can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Their staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.

Location: WC1N, Central London

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £Competitive

Benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension scheme, flexible working, discounted season ticket loan and many more!

Closing Date: 9am on 3rd February 2020

You may have experience of the following: Grants Officer, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Executive, Fundraiser, Grants Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Ref: 90897

Grants Officer, London 

£25,700 to £28,800 depending on experience plus generous benefits 

Many of the diseases and conditions that affect human health have been cured or overcome as a result of medical research, but there will always be more to do and there are areas of medical need that receive little or no support – and people’s lives that see no improvement. That’s where we step in. The Medical Research Foundation is an independent charitable foundation. Formed by the MRC, we grow and nurture people and ideas wherever we see opportunities with great potential.Investing the power of our donations to change medicine and change lives.

We are looking for a Grants Officer to join our rapidly expanding team in our central London offices.You will support the research team to ensure that we effectively deliver our research aims and run bespoke research funding competitions.

Who you are 

You are inspired to help us to deliver our vision to advance medical research, improve human health and change people’s lives.Our team is proud to work for the Medical Research Foundation. We are ambitious for the Medical Research Foundation and for ourselves.We are approachable - providing advice to everyone and explaining our work. We are dedicated and committed to achieving the most for our donors and our researchers.And we are involved – constantly looking for new ways to engage and improve.We love our work and we will be looking for this in you too.

What you can bring to the role

The Grants Officer will help administer our grant funding and peer review processes, support awarded researchers and maintain our researcher database. The primary aim of this role is to ensure that everyone involved in applying for funding or reviewing grant applications has the best experience possible.You will build strong and supportive relationships with our funded researchers. 

You will be a life sciences graduate or have experience of working in a grant-giving, research, research funding or scientific environment.You are able to communicate clearly with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders. You work in an organised and methodical manner with excellent attention to detail, work under pressure and are able to meet deadlines. 

Our offer:

• A salary between £25,700 and £28,800, dependant on experience.
• Annual pay award, performance award scheme and other rewards.
• Generous pension contribution, with no qualifying period.
• 30 days annual leave each year, plus public holidays.
• 36 hour working week, usually worked over 5 days. 
• Flexi-time system and core working hours of 10am to 4pm.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Other health-related benefits.
• An opportunity to make a difference to human health.
• Fantastic colleagues.

How to apply

• provide an up-to-date CV which includes your contact details, education and vocational qualifications, memberships of professional bodies, career history and explanation of any breaks in your employment history.
• provide a brief supporting statement setting out why you are the right candidate for this role making reference to the job description and the person specification. The case that you make and the way that it is presented will form a key part of the shortlisting process.
• complete our equal opportunities monitoring form.
• let us know if you are not able to make any of the assessment or interview dates (the pre-arranged dates can be found in the application pack).

A copy of the recruitment information pack and equal opportunities monitoring form are attached separately.

Closing date: 30 January 2020 at 12:00

Interview and practical exercise date: 18 February 2020

TPP are working with a charity that investigate a huge range of conditions; depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders and more. Helping to create a future where mental illnesses are
understood, effectively treated and one day prevented.

The Research and Grants Officer supports the delivery of strategic objective 'to fund innovative, world-class mental health research'. Working within a small team, this involves: administering research grant awards, ensuring we meet the highest standards of charity grant funding; helping to design and deliver new funding programmes; incorporating meaningful public and patient engagement; and supporting strong relationships with the mental health research community and our funded researchers. The role also involves supporting innovative research recruit platform, Participate.

This role would suit someone with experience of delivering grants/programmes/schemes, experience of scoping and developing new programmes/schemes and managing databases and utilising online platforms.

Some of the key responsibilities:

Administer research grant programmes, maintaining robust operational processes, including: scheme promotion; eligibility checks; peer review; working with selection panels; preparation of committee papers; preparation of feedback and communication with applicants

Participate in research team business-planning, ensuring organisational objectives are met and identifying key human and other resource needs.

Maintaining good and collaborative relationships with funded researchers, Research Committee, funding panels, key contacts in stakeholder organisations and the wider research community

Ensure research activities comply with relevant grant policies and processes

Some of the key activities:
Support the scoping, design and delivery of new research funding programmes, as developed and agreed with the Research Committee.

Monitor the budgets for the research portfolio, in line with internal management systems, including contributing to regular forecasting and monitoring of expenditure.

Support any evaluation mechanisms to monitor the success of our funded research, i.e. Researchfish, AMRC and Europe PMC submissions.

Share updates and research findings to ensure that funded research supports communications and fundraising work.

Receive and review grant progress reports actively following up any queries and monitoring for any breach of conditions of award.

Receive claims, process and monitor spend on active grants, making bi-annual payments and reconcile any completed grants.

Produce high quality reports, including papers for Trustees, the Research Committee, and other internal and external audiences as required.

Produce materials for a variety of platforms (social media, newsletters/emails, blogs) that demonstrates the value of public engagement, helping to recruit and retain participants

Review and update the Research pages on the website.

Create quarterly newsletter and issuing to funded researchers.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Experience of delivering
grants/programmes/schemes
Understanding of the UK grants management process
Experience of scoping and developing new programmes and schemes
Experience of managing databases and utilitisng online platforms

Experience of working with stakeholders and academics at a senior level
Sound understanding of the UK Academic environment

Experience of developing funding proposals and securing external funds

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John Ellerman Foundation is an independent, endowed grant maker. Each year, it awards grants of over £5m, funding charities for work which has national significance in the fields of arts, environment and social action; it believes these areas, both separately and together, can make an important contribution to achieving its aim of advancing the wellbeing of people, society and the natural world.

Prospectus is delighted to be leading the foundation's search for a Grants Manager. This is an essential role for the organisation that delivers on all aspects of its grant making, ensuring that it is carried out effectively within the processes and systems used to benefit the stakeholders they work with. The main responsibilities include:

- Processing and sifting through first and second stage applications to the target timescales;

- Monitoring and managing a caseload of multi-year grants and supporting the wider grants portfolio as needed;

- Taking lead responsibility for the grants database;

- Supporting the foundation's policy and external events work; and

- Working to support the needs of the wider Grants Team and organisation.

The Foundation is seeking someone who is passionate about grant making and the charitable and voluntary sector, and enjoys being part of a small, busy and effective team. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or the equivalent, with a track record of working in similar roles. They will be friendly, enjoy working with others and have excellent communication skills, with proven ability to manage stakeholders positively. The role also requires someone who is hard working, efficient and can work independently or as part of a team, whilst managing a varied workload and competing priorities.

Research Grants Officer

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Research Grants Officer
Location: London
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £25,300 to £30,459 depending on skills and experience plus London allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 07 February 2020
Interview date: 14 February 2020

About the role:

The Society now spends £10 million annually on research activities. It is keeping up the pace and has committed to spending £100 million over the next decade with an additional £50 million to the new Dementia Research Institute. This increase in investment requires a strong team of Research Grants Officers to ensure that the Society invests this funding in the highest quality research with the greatest potential for people affected by dementia.

Your role would be to manage our grant applications through our peer and lay review processes and then to support successfully funded researchers to manage their grants and maximise their impact, as well as contributing to the wider work of the Society’s Research and Development directorate.

About you:

We’re looking for someone with a degree in science and an interest in medical research and healthcare, and has experience in research management, research administration or a similar role.

You may have experience of the following: Research Grants Officer, Research Officer, Medical Research, Research Management, Research Administration, Grants Officer, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc