Job Description

Grants management and administration

• Provide administrative support associated with the funding and running of research projects, such as processing applications for funding or supporting the peer review process
• Respond to enquiries from grant-holders, applicants and prospective applicants in an accurate and timely manner
• Be a key point of contact for grant-holders, and process requests for changes to grants
• Coordinate and monitor annual grant-holder reporting
• Assist with the execution of contractual agreements with research organisations
• Process invoices, maintain accurate financial records, and assist with the financial monitoring of research expenditure
• Maintain digital records of grants and support the ongoing maintenance of ARUK's grant management system
• Liaise with the Fundraising and Communications teams to coordinate the restriction of funds to research projects

Research meetings and events

• Organise research meetings and events by coordinating schedules, travel and accommodation arrangements, venue hiring, catering, courier collections and deliveries, and liaising with meeting attendees
• Assist with the running of meetings and events
• Organise annual site visits to grant holders

Other duties

• Support the team in maintaining external webpages
• Provide ad hoc, additional support or resourcing for other Research team activities
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the line manager in line with the responsibilities of the post
• Work collaboratively with other Research team members in the delivery of ARUK’s grant schemes and strategic initiatives, as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in supporting teams in an administrative capacity
• Overall IT competency and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team worker and flexible in approach
• Enthusiastic and professional manner