Grants Manager (International) - Post Award

Salary for this Role:

From £46,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

Job Title:

Grants Manager (International) - Post Award

Reports to:

Peter Charie

Closing Date:

06/Apr/2026 23.59 GMT

Job Description:

Grants Manager (International) – Post Award

Working pattern: Monday – Friday. (Hybrid working – 2-3 days per week in the office)

Contract: This is a full time, permanent position on Crick’s terms and conditions.

Salary: £46,936-£53,194 per annum with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

Application closing date: To apply, make sure to submit your CV and covering letter by Monday 6th April at 11.55pm

About us…  

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. 

About the Post-Award Grants team

The Post-Award Grants team supports the Crick’s researchers in managing funding from a wide range of national and international funders. As the Crick’s research portfolio continues to grow, the team plays a key role in ensuring that grants are managed effectively and in line with funder and institutional requirements.

About the role

We are seeking a Grants Manager (International) to join the Grants department. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of EU and international research grants, including Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe (ERC, MSCA and consortium projects) and NIH awards.

You will provide comprehensive post-award financial and administrative support to researchers, working closely with Group Leaders and project teams from project set-up through to financial monitoring, reporting and closure. This includes supporting budgeting, financial reconciliations, invoicing and preparing projects for internal and external audits.

Working collaboratively across finance and research support teams, you will help ensure projects are managed in line with funder and institutional requirements. You will also contribute to the continued development and improvement of systems and processes that support the effective management of international research grants.

What you will be doing

As a Grants Manager at the Crick, you will:

• Managing a portfolio of EU and international research grants, including Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe and NIH projects.
• Advising Group Leaders and research teams on grant management and funder requirements.
• Supporting project budgeting, financial monitoring and reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting interim and final financial claims.
• Advising on eligible expenditure and responding to financial queries.
• Coordinating with internal teams, including HR, on staff allocations to projects.
• Managing financial reporting and payments to project partners where the Crick is the coordinating institution.
• Monitoring project finances, including foreign exchange impacts.
• Supporting internal and external audits and responding to funder queries.
• Contributing to improvements in post-award systems and processes.
• Keeping up to date with the latest developments in EU/International funding.

Please see job description here

About you

You will have:

Essential:

*Minimum Criteria

• Excellent knowledge and experience of research finance and administration.*
• Experience of post-award grant management in a university, research institute or similar environment. *
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to work with finance and non-finance colleagues at all levels.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to improving financial processes.
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel and other core Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment (2-3 days per week onsite at the Crick).
• Awareness and proven professional experience of specialist European funding programmes including the EU R&D Framework Programmes (e.g. Horizon 2020)*

Desirable:

• Experience working in a scientific environment, partnering with a range of disciplines and levels of seniority.
• Experience using financial or grants management systems (e.g. Workday)

About Working at the Crick

Our values  

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture! 

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 

• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 

• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: ruby.oluwafemi@crick.ac.uk.

Find out more about life at the Crick.

What will you receive?  

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: 

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. 

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. 

• Health & Well-being: 

• 24/7 GP consultation services. 

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs. 

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. 

• Work-Life Balance: 

• Back-up care for dependents. 

• Childcare support allowance. 

• Annual leave purchase options. 
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

• Perks: 

• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. 

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. 

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.