Grants Administrator

Are you ready to take on a key role in ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of research grant applications? This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected medical research charity committed to advancing health and science.

Our client is looking for an experienced Grants Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis this July. In this position, you'll support the grants team during a busy period, helping to process peer reviews and manage data and communication workflows.

You'll also play a vital role in maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of the grant application process during a critical time for the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a mission-led environment and has experience with grant systems, CRM databases, and Excel.

As the Grants Administrator, you'll have the chance to contribute to meaningful work that enables groundbreaking research and innovation in health sciences.

Role: Grants Administrator
Organisation type: Medical Research Charity
Salary/hourly rate: £18+ per hour
Working arrangements: Hybrid – 1 day per week required in the London office
Location: London / Work from Home
Employment type: Temporary (6 week approx.)
Working hours: 28 hours over 4 days, 9am – 5pm (flexible)
Closing date: CVs reviewed on a rolling basis

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate scientific research grant applications using a specialist grants database
• Manage peer review invitations and correspondence, monitoring replies via inbox
• Create reviewer accounts and assign reviews in the grant system
• Update Excel tracking sheets to monitor review progress and highlight gaps
• Provide general administrative support to the Springboard grants team
• Support planning for an awardee engagement event (Optional, time-permitting)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of grant applications and related documents.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure timely processing of grant requests.
• Provide excellent administrative support to the grants management team.

The Successful Candidate:

• Scientific background or familiarity with research terminology
• Experience or familiarity with peer review
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative team player who thrives in structured environments
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a mission that makes a difference

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data tracking and reporting
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems is highly desirable
• Comfortable managing shared inboxes and external stakeholder communications
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines independently

If you're looking for a role where your skills in grants administration, scientific communication, and stakeholder engagement will make a real impact - apply today!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.