Grants Manager

17 hours ago


Twickenham, United Kingdom Charity People | B Corp Full time

We are supporting NIHCR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) to recruit a new interim Operations Manager to cover a 12 month secondment.

This role line manages a team seven Researchers, with a requirement to be at their Twickenham office, just once per week.

The role offers plenty of variety from Grant Programme Management and M&E.

You will oversee the smooth delivery of funding competitions, ensuring projects meet key milestones and quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to funding high-quality research that directly benefits the NHS, patients, and the public.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Management: Plan and lead new funding competitions, coordinating with cross-functional teams and managing timelines, resources, risks, and quality assurance.
  • Team Leadership: Line manage a team of 6-9 staff members, supporting professional growth, recruiting new talent, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for operational matters, both internally and externally, while maintaining strong relationships across all stakeholders.
  • Process Optimization: Drive team-wide improvements, implement new policies, and champion data quality and innovative working methods.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in grants or research management and project coordination.
  • Experience of leading a team.
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional results.

If you’re excited in making a meaningful impact on healthcare research and outcomes we would love to hear from you asap.

Interviews will take place w/c 16th December and the role has a January start date.

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