Job Description

Funding Administrator


Salary: 25,842 per annum


Grade: UKRI - Band B


Location: Swindon, Polaris House


Contract type: Open Ended


Hours: Full time/part time (25 hours minimum)


C losing date: 8th December 2025

About the role:

As a Funding Administrator you will provide administrative support to the MRC's Boards and Panels team which delivers funding through MRC research funding opportunities. As a successful candidate you will work closely with other administrative support colleagues, as well as wider team members, in a supportive and collaborative environment to contribute to team objectives. You will contribute to the MRC mission as a funder improving human health through world class medical research, by helping to deliver MRC funding.



Interviews will take place in at Polaris House, Swindon. Please include a Cover Letter to explain clearly how you meet the criteria for this role.

Specific tasks you will deliver include:

Use in-house systems to undertake application processing Track the expert review process, by which applications for funding are assessed Identify conflict of interests within the peer review process Support MRC staff to ensure smooth running of funding meetings Attend funding meetings (in person & virtually) Respond to questions from the external research community Raise purchase orders Manage information and records, ensuring that documents are filed correctly and updated as necessary Engage proactively with the cross-matrix resource model providing support for additional MRC funding opportunities and other projects Undertaking other administrative duties, as required

Skills, Qualification and Experience:

S = Assessed at Shortlisting


I = Assessed at Interview

Essential

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy (S,I) Good organisational skills and experience of managing multiple activities (S,I) Strong prioritization skills and confident working to tight deadlines (S,I) Experience of working independently (S,I) Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with a range of colleagues and external contacts (S,I) Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team (S,I) To work in a flexible way and be confident in managing change (S,I) Ability to work proactively and use initiative to deliver results (S,I) Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook (S,I) Literacy and numerical skills - e.g.4/C Grade in GCSE Maths and English or equivalent (S)

Desirable

Knowledge of UKRI and grant processing (S,I) Knowledge of TFS, Oracle and Microsoft Teams (S)
The Swindon office is based in the Polaris House Campus and MRC operates a flexible working policy.


You may be required at times to attend meetings outside of Swindon e.g. London sometimes with an occasional overnight stay. Notice will be given with accommodation and/or travel being provided.


Please apply online. If you have any issues applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org