Grant Manager - Climate Compatible Growth and Green Grids Initiative Projects

Grant Manager (two positions) as follows:

1. Grant Manager (Climate Compatible Growth Programme – CCG)
2. Grant Manager (Green Grids Initiative – GGI Project)

Both posts are full-time and fixed-term until 31st March 2026 – also available as a secondment opportunity for current Loughborough University staff.

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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

The Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) Programme brings together some of the UK’s leading research organisations with the aim of helping countries develop economic strategies, plans and policies to attract investment into low-carbon growth across multiple sectors.

The Green Grids Initiative (GGI) brings together an ecosystem of policymakers, politicians, financiers, investors, academics and innovators to accelerate the transition to net zero by increasing activity and supporting the development and financing of green grids and interconnectors. The project brings together a consortium of Loughborough University as the lead institution, with the Global Wind Energy Council ASBL, and Lucetia Group (LG) as collaborative partners.

We are looking to recruit two experienced Grant Managers to manage financial aspects of the two projects. Applicants should have significant experience in senior finance administration of large and complex government funded projects and proficiency in using corporate finance software.

Candidates should possess a strong commitment to providing an outstanding service, be quick to learn and adapt in a changing environment and manage complex workloads to meet strict deadlines.

Key Requirements:

• Experience of working in a senior financial role within the higher education sector, familiar with management of external funding.
• Experience of working on finance and project management aspects of externally funded projects.
• Experience of using corporate finance software.
• Experience of coordinating large multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience of working in a business support environment.

Why should you apply?
If you enjoy taking on a challenge in a dynamic and flexible working environment and think you will thrive working for one of the UK’s leading climate change programmes then this is an exciting role where you can take your career to the next level.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Peri Williams, via email to p.williams@lboro.ac.uk

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: 26th November 2024.

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days).
• Competitive pension schemes.
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles.

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