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Academy of Medical Sciences

Grants Officer

London , United Kingdom
full-time

AI overview

Support the Academy’s grant schemes by managing applications, liaising with stakeholders, and developing events, while contributing to broader organizational goals.

Salary: Starting from £36,272 + benefits (possibility to increase salary via incremental steps in the first 12 months)

Role duration: Permanent

Summary Purpose - what you will be achieving

The Grants Officer will be a member of the Biomedical Grants and Policy Department. You will work with a Grants Manager to administer a portion of the Academy’s portfolio of grants schemes and activities. You will act as a key point of contact for external liaison relating to the schemes. Working with the other Grants Officers and the rest of the Team, you will also help to develop and deliver events for Academy grant holders, as well as contribute to the Academy’s wider portfolio of work, and the delivery of our strategy.

The Grant Officer will be line managed by a Grants Manager.

About the role - what you will be doing

  1. To administer a portion of the Academy’s portfolio of grant schemes:
    • Processing applications, determining eligibility and coordinating peer review of eligible applications
    • Convening and supporting the awarding panel, including preparation of committee papers, reports and financial information, as well as preparing feedback to applicants
    • Managing the new grants once awarded, along with the Academy’s existing portfolio of grants
    • Supporting the monitoring of awards and evaluation of grants schemes
    • Analysing data and preparing papers, presentations and reports to demonstrate the impact of our schemes for internal and external use
    • Maintaining accurate and up to date data on grants
    • Researching and reporting on initiatives being undertaken by other UK funders
  2. To liaise with stakeholders:
    • Working with the Academy’s Fellowship, in their roles as peer reviewers, selection panel members and Chairs, honorary Officers and members of Council
    • Acting as a key external point of contact for the Academy’s grants schemes, such as by providing advice to applicants, awardees, and host organisations
    • Developing and maintaining working relationships with scheme funders
    • Working with other Academy staff, particularly the rest of the Careers department and supporting the other Grants Officers in the delivery of their schemes, as required
  3. To support the development and delivery of events for Academy grant holders, for example induction and scientific meetings for grant holders
  4. To contribute to the Academy’s wider portfolio of work, including drafting and providing data for papers for the Academy’s governing committees
  5. To act as line-manager or project manager for one of the Academy’s interns, on a rotation basis and when the opportunity arises
  6. To perform any other duties that might be reasonably expected, and which are commensurate with this level of post

Closing date for completed applications is 17:00 on Thursday 15 January 2026.

Interviews will likely be held online on w/c 26 January 2026.

Requirements

About you – what you bring to the role

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
  • A 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 an ability to manage multiple tasks/deadline with precision
  • Previous relevant experience (desirable, but not essential)
  • Commitment to the Academy’s strategy and alignment with our core values
  • Ability to travel from time to time either in the UK or abroad, with occasional overnight stays

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Benefits

  • Salary progression framework
  • Hybrid and agile working
  • 29 days annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Regular organisation-wide Wellbeing Days
  • Pension (the Academy offers a flexible contribution structure with a minimum employer contribution of 8% up to a maximum of 13% of gross salary, with an employee contribution ranging from 3% to 8%)
  • Life assurance
  • Vitality Private Medical Insurance, on completion of probation
  • SimplyHealth Cash Plans, on completion of probation
  • Season ticket travel loan (interest free), on completion of probation
  • Cycle to work scheme, available on completion of probation
  • Family friendly benefits – enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying period), coaching for parents returning to work
  • Subscription to Headspace and Class Pass
  • Staff training to support your development including EDI training (you can see more information on our EDI values, principles, and behaviours here) 

For information about the Academy and our strategy 2022-2032 click here. 

Click here for information about working at the Academy and the agile and flexible working style available and the full range of staff benefits 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Hybrid and agile working
  • Health Insurance: Vitality Private Medical Insurance, on completion of probation
  • Staff training for development: Staff training to support your development including EDI training
  • Paid Time Off: 29 days annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Academy of Medical Sciences

We are the independent, expert voice of biomedical and health research in the UK.The Academy’s vision is good health for all supported by the best research and evidence.Our mission is to help create an open and progressive research sector to improve the health of people everywhere. We support researchers with innovative funding and career development opportunities We help create a more sustainable environment for delivering outstanding research We help researchers to work with academia, the public, policy makers and industry to make the greatest difference to health Our strategy will deliver the following strategic priorities over the next 10 yearsWe will influence policy and practice to improve the lives of patients, the public and communitiesWe will support UK biomedical and health research to strengthen its global competitiveness and reputationWe will support the next generation of researchers to reach their full potentialWe will work with our partners to increase the Academy’s impact on global healthWe will build our resources to ensure our long-term independence and effectivenessOur strengths A Fellowship of the most influential scientists in the UK and worldwide An inspiring community of emerging and established research leaders Connections across the science sector including National Academies, charities and industry A vibrant and growing network of European and global partnerships and collaborations An ability to influence policy by connecting the insights of our Fellowship, researchers, patients and the public The meaningful involvement of patients and the public to shape our work A talented and committed staff team who embody our values Our valuesWe strive for excellenceWe act on evidenceWe behave with integrityWe collaborate widelyWe are inclusive and actively seek diversity in all formsWe are agile, kind and resilient.Please visit our website for more information.

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