Research Grants Officer

We are looking for an experienced individual with an excellent understanding of the current research funding environment, who will be responsible for the delivery of funding applications to external bodies. You must be customer focused, numerate and have excellent communication and organisational skills and a commitment to service excellence.

On joining the rapidly expanding Research Services Team, you will be instrumental in working with over 400 scientists, supporting Kew Science research and will be proactive in seeking ways to increase successful grant applications and to further develop clear and transparent research support processes within the organisation.

As part of an expanding team, you will support the operational duties of research services team. Your primary function will be to provide end to end oversight for all grant proposals and awards, coordinating Kew's work with international and domestic, statutory and public scientific funding bodies to maximise financial resources coming to the Kew Science Directorate.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in grant application and management and an excellent knowledge of the current research funding environment. With a proven background in a similar role, the successful candidate will be a team player who can manage conflicting priorities and work on their own initiative. You will provide professional and specialist advice to academic colleagues on all aspects of funding development activity.

This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.

About Us

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world's plants and fungi.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking "Apply for this job".

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.