Scheme Manager - Grants

We are recruiting for a well known organisation based in central London, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in grant funding schemes.

3 X Permanent opportunities and 1 X 12 month FTC

• To be responsible for a portfolio of fellowship and grant funding schemes from the administration of applications, through the peer review process, to making awards and subsequently to support award holders
• To be actively involved in managing relationships with applicants, current award holders, alumni, and other relevant stakeholders
• To assist with the organisation and management of, and to represent at events led by the Grants section
• To monitor progress of individual grants and to help ensure that knowledge gained in the context of grant making is utilised to maximum effect internally and communicated widely and effectively externally
• To be involved in the evaluation and review of grant schemes
• To act as the Committee Secretary for the scheme(s) under your management and therefore support the Chair in managing the Panel, reviewing panel membership on an annual basis, recruiting additional members or renewing membership tenures where appropriate
• To assist the decision-making panels and panel chairs with accurate information on all applications and briefings on funding related developments
• To manage the budget for the scheme(s) under your management by deciding in conjunction with the Senior Manager and/or Head of UK/International Grants as appropriate, how the budget(s) should be allocated, and being responsible for pacing/setting up grant payments for authorisation as appropriate
• To be responsible for accurate record keeping, producing financial reports, and maintaining data to reflect previous and current trends in applications and awards

Successful candidates will be contacted within 5 working days

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.