Research Funding Officer (Research Insight)

Research Funding Officer (Research Insight)

Permanent

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Full time 37.5 hours a week

London N1

We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.

Closing date: 5pm, 26th March 2025

Interviews: 7th 9th April 2025

Preventing cancer, saving lives

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to advance the research agenda for cancer prevention and survival?

We are seeking a Research Funding Officer (Research Insight) to work mainly on our two grant programmes the WCRF International Regular Grant Programme and the INSPIRE Research Challenge. As part of our Research Funding team, you will support high quality and innovative research on the effects of diet, nutrition, physical activity and body composition on cancer prevention and survival, managing an international portfolio of grants and working closely with leading researchers around the world.

The Research Funding Officer (Research Insight) will work mainly on the pre-award phase of the grant programmes (e.g. supporting the development and launching new calls for applications, organising and coordinating Panel meetings, managing the peer review process and contributing to the development of grant related Board documentation).

You will have some experience of working in a fast-paced research environment (academia or research administration/management), of writing in different formats and of communicating and presenting information to a range of audiences. You will be educated to BSc level (MSc level desirable but not essential) in Biological Sciences or Nutrition.

You will also have some experience working with scientific committees and understanding and awareness of general research management and administration policies and procedures.

In addition to the grant programmes, you will have the opportunity to contribute to other Research Funding activities such as the surveillance of the current research landscape and co-funding opportunities. You will work closely with colleagues across the Science Department and with other departments such as Communications and Fundraising.

For more information, including how to apply and a job specification, please download the jobpack

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role/s and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. Please indicate in your covering letter which position you are applying for.

You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should demonstrate your understanding of our organisation and highlight how your skills and experience will make you a strong fit for WCRF International and the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.