Funding Manager

DescriptionFunding ManagerMedical Research CouncilSalary: 37841 per annumBand: UKRI Band DTeam: Challenge-Led Directorate Training and CareersContract Type: Open endedHours: Full-time (flexible working available)Location: Polaris House Swindon Wiltshire - Hybrid working availableClosing Date: 19 November 2025About the roleYou will contribute to the MRC mission as a funder improving human health through world class medical research by helping to deliver MRC funding through research grants. You will work closely with other administrative support colleagues as well as wider team members in a supportive and collaborative environment to contribute to team objectives.The successful candidate will provide administrative and managerial support to MRCs Training and Careers Panels team which delivers the peer review and management of MRCs fellowship applicationsYour responsibilities:The end-to-end grant awarding process including oversight of the peer review process funding meetings and post meeting activitiesAttending and Participating in Funding MeetingsLine Management of a small team (2-3) with responsibility for attendance and performance management supporting career development and training completing yearly appraisals.Working within the cross Board and Panel resourcing matrix manage strategic funding calls and task manage a small funding call teamCollaborate with peers to deliver a flexible approach to resource management across all MRC funding schemes.Ensure the team is operating in a consistent and effective manner supporting continuous process improvementSupport the monitoring and evaluation of the Panels portfolio of MRC funded research by undertaking coding and classification for relevant Panel schemesRespond to enquiries from the research community and communicate MRC funding policies taking decisions on exceptions.Ensure consistency of funding process guidance and training monitoring and reporting.Close working relationships will be required with:Applicants for MRC fundingPeer reviewers and those who select peer reviewersBoard and Panel membersMRC staff including:Board and Panel Management teamResearch Funding and Policy Delivery teamEvents and Committees TeamHead of Theme and Programme Managers within the Board/Panel teamsInformation and Analysis teamUKRI staffPersonal SpecificationThe below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S) Interview (I) or both (S&I).EssentialExperience of leading/managing others to deliver activities following agreed processes within timescales (S/I)Experience of managing people line manager or task manager (S/I)Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience in drafting correspondence papers/briefings and minute taking tailored appropriately to the audience (S)Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with evidence of effective teamwork (S/I)A proven ability to work with ambiguity and change sometimes managing difficult situations by utilising excellent problem-solving skills (S/I)Excellent self-motivation and proactiveness in using initiative to deliver results (S/I)A good understanding of peer review in research funding (S/I)Good analytical skills including numerical skills able to query databases and analyse data accurately (S/I)Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook Word PowerPoint Excel (S)DesirableExperience working within a research organisation or research administration environment (S/I)Knowledge of UKRI and grant processing (S/I)Knowledge of Siebel Oracle Zoom and Microsoft Teams (S)BenefitsWe recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees development and promote a culture of continuous learningA list of benefits below:An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.Employee assistance programme providing confidential help and advice.Flexible working options.Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balanceFor further information on our benefits please see:Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.Please apply online if you experience any issue applying please contact Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Math,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1