Gants Manager, Senior Fellowships, Maternity Cover

The postholder will be expected to undertake the following:

• To deliver the application, selection and awarding process for defined research funding calls, in accordance with agreed standards
• To act as a knowledgeable liaison for external researchers and administrators, providing advice, guidance and support on RS funding schemes, policies and grant management approach
• To support ongoing improvement in the context of grant-making and scheme development

Reports to:

Senior Manager, Senior Fellowships

Line manages: N/A

Hours:

full-time, 35 hours per week

Location:

Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG
plus hybrid remote working

Contract type: 12 month, fixed-term, maternity cover

Pay Band: C

Salary: £40,318

The Final date to receive applications is 16 September at 23:59.

Interviews will be held on 24 and 25 September 2026.

• To manage relationship with applicants as main point of contact throughout application process, preparing call documentation/forms, answering enquiries via email/phone
• To manage relationship with Panel members and external peer reviewers, including reviewing panel membership needs on annual basis, identifying and recruiting new members in line with diversity, equity and inclusion principles, inducting and retiring members
• To conduct selection processes, including carrying out eligibility checks, managing panel assessment and external peer review, arranging applicant interviews and recording panel decisions
• To act as Committee Secretary, supporting Chair and panel in an equitable award decision-making process, providing accurate information on all applications and briefings on funding related developments, organising meetings and preparing minutes
• To carry-out post-Panel meeting outcomes, including preparing Grants Committee paperwork, preparing and issuing Award Letters, reviewing award financial breakdowns, setting up awards and payment profiles
• To monitor progress of individual grants and manage individual case work decisions, including administer change requests, financial management of tenure changes, review annual reports and provide support, as main point of contact for award holders
• To close grants, including scheduling and reviewing final reports and conducting reconciliation
• To provide payment profile information for payment authorisation and assist budgeting and forecasting
• To support the promotion of funding schemes and calls to key audiences, including giving presentations and participation in events
• To be responsible for accurate record keeping and data collection/retention, and provision of data, analysis, reports & summaries of award/scheme-level information as required
• Work collaboratively with others to support continuous ongoing improvement and implementation of good practice in the context of grant-making, including contributing to review of documentation, procedures and processes and scheme development/evaluation to ensure funding provision is relevant for the science community and is delivered efficiently and effectively
• To support activities within the Grants team aimed at increasing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion including encouraging participation from under-represented groups and supporting the development and maintenance of policies and practices to foster greater inclusivity and to ensure that those who have followed a non-standard career path are encouraged to apply
• To role model desired behaviours in line with the Grants Team Charter
• To share experience and ideas with others in the Section and the Society and contributing broadly to the Royal Society's mission and priorities.

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent
  - Essential
• A good understanding of academic and/or research activities in science
  - Desirable
• A good understanding of procedures and best practice in research funding and/or grant making
  - Desirable
• Science degree
  - Desirable

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
  - Essential
• Excellent Organisational And Time Management Skills
  - Essential
• Strong IT skills
  - Essential
• Good presentational skills
  - Desirable
• Strong influencing and negotiation…