Research Funding Coordinator

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Cambridge is seeking a Research Funding Coordinator to manage grant applications and enhance relationships with research funders. The role requires a degree-level education, operational management experience, and strong interpersonal and writing skills. This position, covering maternity leave, plays a crucial role in implementing University funding policies and supporting the strategic significance of grant applications. The successful candidate will join a diverse and welcoming team, helping to bolster the University's research impact.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in operational or project management.
• Knowledge of the Higher Education sector is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support grant applications of strategic significance.
• Maintain relationships with major research funders.
• Implement University policy related to funding calls.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Operational management

Education

Degree level qualification

Job description

# Research Funding Coordinator [Maternity Cover]Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.The Research Funding Team in the Cambridge Research Office welcomes applications for the role of Research Funding Coordinator. The successful applicant will play a key role in implementing University policy in connection with funding calls where applications are limited by the funder, following and helping to improve relevant internal processes.You will support grant applications of strategic significance by working with researchers as well as other professional services staff, drafting guidance and templates, and liaising with funders. As part of our team, you will support the University's relationships with a number of major research funders by planning visits and workshops, analysing University engagement and performance, and maintaining funder knowledge.You will be qualified to degree level and have operational or project management experience as well as strong interpersonal and writing skills. Knowledge of the Higher Education sector and in particular, the research environment, is essential.The Research Funding Team supports the work of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, the Heads of School and the Research Policy Committee and is based in the Old Schools. We are a welcoming, diverse team and office, covering a variety of responsibilities, including devising and implementing strategies to maintain and increase the University's research funding; shaping the University's response to a changing research landscape; and enhancing Cambridge's standing as a world-leading institution.For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dr Andrea Walker([e-mail]) in the first instance.Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. If you have questions about the application process, contact [e-mail] quote reference EW48681 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£35,608-£46,049### ReferenceEW48681### Category### Date published29 January 2026### Closing date18 February 2026