Grants officer

Grants Officer/Coordinator

London Hybrid (2 Days Office / 3 Days Remote)

£16.22 per hour

Immediate Start | Fixed-Term Contract | June - end September 2026

Are you a highly organised science graduate or research professional looking for an opportunity to support life-changing medical research?

We're recruiting for a Grants Coordinator to join a leading health research organisation on an immediate-start basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the centre of a major research funding programme, collaborating with researchers, clinicians, and patient representatives to help drive innovative research forward.

The opportunity

You'll play a vital role in coordinating the peer review and funding process for research grant applications, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for applicants, reviewers, and committee members.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the peer review process for research funding applications
• Source and assign expert reviewers while managing conflicts of interest
• Act as a key point of contact for applicants, reviewers, and committee members
• Organise committee meetings, agendas, papers, and meeting logistics
• Maintain accurate records and grant documentation
• Support governance processes and committee administration
• Assist with the implementation of a grants management system
• Provide general administrative support across the research funding team

About you

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring excellent organisational and communication skills.

You'll have:

• A degree in a scientific, biomedical, health, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Strong administration and project coordination experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders

Desirable experience

• Research funding or grants administration
• Supporting committees, boards, or governance groups
• Patient and public involvement (PPI) activities
• Experience with grants databases or CRM systems

What's on offer?

✅ Immediate start

✅ Hybrid working (2 days office, 3 days remote)

✅ £16.22 per hour

✅ Meaningful work supporting pioneering health research

✅ Exposure to leading researchers and funding programmes

✅ Collaborative and supportive team environment

Interested? Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.