Funding Manager - Brain Behavioural Sciences

We are looking for two Funding Managers to join our Research Funding team on a permanent basis. To deliver Wellcome’s funding activities across our Strategic Programmes in Discovery Research, Infectious Diseases, Mental Health and Climate & Health, we are looking for two Funding ManagersYour task is to ensure that grant applications submitted to one of our funding teams are managed, reviewed and awarded in a timely and efficient way. You’ll be the person our community of researchers will turn to for guidance and advice. You’ll have ownership of your own portfolio of grants from our suite of funding schemes, giving you exposure to innovative proposals from leading academics. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be an integral part of a team ensuring that world-class research happens.As a Funding Manager, you will: Work with grant holders and funded organisations to ensure the smooth and effective management of awarded grants by:Contribute to funding committee operations, including management of scoring and budget spread sheets, taking minutes, and the role of Committee Manager, as appropriate.To be successful in this role you will have a degree in a relevant science subject, experience of the academic research environment and an understanding of the role of Wellcome in the research funding ecosystem.We are looking for someone who is highly organised, and able to prioritise and manage their time to meet deadlines. You’ll have excellent stakeholder management skills and be able to build strong relationships, internally and externally.To apply for this role please submit an update CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.Experience of academic research environment and/or strong understanding of research funding mechanisms and educated to at least degree level in a relevant science subject Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage large workloads, and work to deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarise complex information, and tailor it for specific audiences. Excellent stakeholder management skills – ability to quickly build the trust of internal and external stakeholders. You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. Wellcome isn\’t just a supporter of great ideas, it\’s a great place to work. We offer excellent benefits and help our employees to develop in an open, respectful culture where differences are valued. #J-18808-Ljbffr