Job Description

If you're passionate about research that transforms lives and want to be part of a team driving real change in palliative and end of life care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of compassionate care through impactful research.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.


Are you passionate about supporting impactful research that makes a real difference in people's lives? Join Marie Curie's Research Management and Impact team - a dynamic group dedicated to advancing palliative and end of life care through strategic research funding and partnerships. We manage a diverse portfolio of research grants, collaborate with leading institutions, and champion research that drives meaningful change.


As a Research Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in the administration and financial management of Marie Curie's research grants. Your work to manage and monitor Marie Curie's research grants will directly support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based research that informs policy and practice in end of life care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to contribute to a mission-driven organisation and help shape the future of palliative care research.

Main responsibilities:

Lead on financial management of Marie Curie's research grants, including monitoring expenditure and processing invoices. Provide day-to-day administrative support for the research grant portfolio, including reporting and compliance. Maintain and update grant management, research reporting and finance systems. Manage pre-award processes for the Research Impact Fund and support other grant schemes. Track and report on research outputs and impact, supporting internal and external communications. Liaise with grant holders, research partners, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery of research grant activities.

Key Criteria:

Previous experience in financial and administrative management in a research, charity, or academic setting. Proven ability to self-manage workload and effectively prioritise multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines. Proactiveness and willingness to take the initiative. Experience in health-related research and/or interest in palliative and end of life care research will be an advantage. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work successfully with a wide range of colleagues. Excellent written English skills and strong attention to detail.

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Application & Interview Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Closing date for applications: June 30 th , 2025

Salary:

26,370-29,297 per annum (+ 3,500 London Weighting Allowance, if applicable).

Contract:

Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)

Based

: Hybrid. Home-based and at least 2 days a week in our Embassy Gardens office in London.

Benefits you'll LOVE:

Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage. 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets Continuous professional development opportunities. Industry-leading training programmes Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits Access to Blue Light Card membership Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.


We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.


We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk