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Join MQ - Transforming Mental Health, a pioneering organization transforming the future of mental health research, as a Grants Manager
Overview
Salary
£35000 - £40000
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
MQ - Transforming Mental Health is a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming mental health research. We fund world-class research and strive to improve mental health treatments, prevention, and increase our understanding of mental health by connecting scientists with supporters.
Role Summary
- Play a key role in the development and delivery of MQ's research funding programs.
- Manage tasks across all stages of the grant cycle from the design of the funding call to award completion and report generation.
- Coordinate the program hands-on and take on increasing responsibility for project planning, stakeaker engagement and continuous improvement.
Role Requirements
- Prior experience in grants management, program coordination, or research funding.
- Efficient project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a good understanding of academic research processes.
- Awareness of financial procedures and proficiency with digital systems and databases.
- Proactive, cooperative approach and a strong interest in mental health research.
Application Process Details
- Submit your CV and covering letter by the application deadline.
- Interviews begin within two weeks of the job advert going live. The job may close early based on application volume.
- Applications encouraged from all qualified individuals as the organization is committed to equality and inclusion.
Join MQ: Transforming Mental Health as our new Grants Manager and be a part of a team dedicated to transforming mental health research. We champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. By connecting scientists with supporters, we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments, and prevent mental illness.
The role: As a Grants Manager, you will play a crucial role in the delivery and development of MQ's research funding programmes. You will manage activities across the full grants lifecycle, from funding call design to award completion, learning, and reporting. This role involves hands-on programme coordination and increasing responsibility for project planning, stakeholder engagement, decision-making support, and continuous improvement.
Job requirements: We are looking for someone with experience in grants management, programme coordination, or research funding. You should have strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a good understanding of academic research processes. Financial awareness and proficiency in using digital systems and databases are also required. A proactive, collaborative approach and a strong interest in mental health research are essential.
Benefits: MQ offers flexible working options, including hybrid working with core hours to encourage flexibility. Our benefits package includes a wellbeing allowance, virtual GP services, a cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance programme, counselling services, a competitive pension scheme, life assurance, and personal development opportunities.
How to apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter by the application deadline. We start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live and may close the job early based on application volume. We are committed to equality and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
