Research Grants Officer

We're seeking two Research Grants Officer to join our Research Funds team and support the Joint Heads of Research Funds in all matters relating to the operation of grants administration.

British Heart Foundation (BHF) currently has six research funding committees:
Chairs & Programme Grants Committee;
Clinical Studies Committee;
Fellowships Committee (Clinical);
Fellowships Committee (Discovery Research);
Project Grants Committee and Translational Awards Committee.

These new Research Grants Officer role will support the work of our Fellowships Committee and Special Programmes, as well as covering the work of the other Grants Officers in relation to other committees, when required.

In this role you’ll deal with correspondence and address queries relating to all aspects of grants administration in a timely manner. You’ll also administer preliminary outline and full applications, provide feedback and advice to applicants, as well as facilitate and attend committee meetings, arrange interviews and prepare and distribute minutes of the meeting.

You’ll be at ease using a complex database and will provide a high level of service to senior members of the scientific community.

An experienced administrator, you’ll be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, capable of working independently and producing accurate work with minimal supervision.

With excellent interpersonal skills and confidence, you’ll be able to liaise confidently and professionally with all levels of seniority.

With advanced IT skills (Microsoft Office including SharePoint) and database knowledge, you’ll preferably have previous experience servicing committees. You’ll also have previous financial experience, able to pay invoices and be involved in budgeting.

This role will manage multiple projects at once with conflicting deadlines, so excellent multi-tasking, organisational and time management skills are a must.

Customer focused, you’ll have strong analytical abilities, accuracy and attention to detail as well as excellent numeracy and literacy skills.

BHF values the diversity of our communities and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. By fostering a culture of inclusion, we believe we are better equipped to achieve our mission of helping people have a healthier heart for longer.

This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

We offer a competitive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and opportunities for personal and professional growth and continuous learning.

To find out more about our benefits you can download the Benefits document at the bottom of this page or check out what we offer on our Benefits and Development pages.

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.

Interviews will be held, in person, at our London offices between Tuesday 10th to Thursday 12th March. The interview will consist of a Q&A session followed by a written task, details for which will be provided on the day.

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click through to our careers site to apply. All you’ll need is up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

Our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and inclusive. BHF use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.