Overview
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The Senior Research Grants Officer will work in collaboration with the Research Funding team to deliver charity’s grant-making activities across the full funding lifecycle to ensure that our funding is administered responsibly, efficiently, and in a way that maximises impact for people affected by dementia. This role sits within the Research Directorate, building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues across Finance and Fundraising.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Work closely with the Research Grants Manager in delivering the full lifecycle of ARUK's research funding schemes, from launch to funding decisions.
* Collaborate with the research community to ensure tailored advice is given to applicants, assessors, and committee members on ARUK’s funding schemes, eligibility, scientific fit, grant application processes and policies.
* Conduct due diligence on grant applications for completeness and scientific relevance; ensure accurate processing through the Grants Management System.
* Prepare high-quality documentation for review panels, including contributing to meeting paperwork, minutes and feedback.
* Select and assign appropriate reviewers and committee members, using expert knowledge to ensure quality and rigour in peer review.
* Contribute to the development and delivery of new funding schemes and strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
* Support the implementation of the new Grants Management System.
* Contribute on all aspects of the grant application and review process as required, such as coordinating meetings, applicant interviews and other meeting logistics.
Stakeholder Support
* Serve as a key point of contact for applicants, reviewers, and grant holders, providing tailored guidance throughout the grant process.
* Deputise for the Research Grants Manager in meetings with senior stakeholders and partners.
* Represent ARUK at external meetings, workshops, and conferences where appropriate.
* Actively promote ARUK’s funding schemes to the research community.
* Establish close working relationships (e.g. Fundraising, Communications, Finance) and develop efficient systems with key individuals to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of grant information.
Other duties
* Maintain accurate records of ARUK’s research portfolio, including scientific coding of awards.
* Oversee monitoring and management of the Research Team email inbox, responding to relevant queries internally and externally, as required.
What we are looking for
* Experience working in research funding, ideally within a medical research funder, university, NHS, or research setting.
* Degree in life sciences or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Familiarity with the UK funding landscape and dementia research.
* Understanding of research peer review processes and best practice in research grant management.
* Excellent eye for detail with the ability to organise large volumes of information, especially in interpreting scientific content.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.
* Strong organisational and project management skills.
* Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, placing value on equity and diversity.
* Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Good IT skills with the ability to work with grant management systems.
* Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to capture and summarise key information to different stakeholders.
* Organised and able to coordinate various projects concurrently.
* Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work.
* Willingness to learn new skills
* Collaborative team player who actively contributes to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture.
Additional Information
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 14th September 2025, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us at recruitment@alzheimersresearchuk.org.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Research
* Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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