Senior Grants Officer

The Academy of Medical Sciences

. Process applications, determine eligibility, and coordinate peer review of eligible applications .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £44,340 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail in managing grant applications and portfolios. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, while supporting the Academy's initiatives in biomedical and health research.

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Grant ManagementData AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisGrant ManagementReport PreparationFinancial Information ManagementPresentation Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteOnline Databases

Industry Keywords

Biomedical ResearchHealth ResearchGrant SelectionPeer ReviewGrant Schemes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process applications, determine eligibility, and coordinate peer review of eligible applications
Convene and support grant selection panels, preparing committee papers, reports, financial information, and applicant feedback
Manage newly awarded grants and the Academy’s existing grant portfolio
Support monitoring of awards and evaluation of grant schemes
Analyse data and prepare papers, presentations, and reports demonstrating scheme impact
Maintain accurate and up-to-date grants data
Research and report on initiatives undertaken by other UK funders
Work with Academy Fellows serving as peer reviewers, panel members, Chairs, honorary Officers, and Council members
Act as an external point of contact for grant schemes, advising applicants, awardees, and host organisations
Develop and maintain relationships with scheme funders
Collaborate with Academy staff and support other Senior Grants Officers
Support development and delivery of events for grant holders
Contribute data and draft papers for governing committees
Line-manage or project-manage an Academy intern on a rotating basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Confident and friendly team player/collaborator within and across teams
Interest in biomedical and health research
Highly numerate with strong analytical skills
Good IT skills, e.g. Microsoft suite and online databases
Excellent organisational skills
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks/deadlines with precision
Previous relevant experience (desirable, but not essential)
Commitment to the Academy’s purpose and work
Ability to travel from time to time either in the UK or abroad, with occasional overnight stays

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and pension
26 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
Option to buy or sell annual leave
Additional paid closure between Christmas and New Year
Hybrid and flexible working
Health, wellbeing and employee support programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme and everyday benefits
Structured learning and development
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
Enhanced occupational sick pay
Enhanced benefits after completion of probation period