Grant Coordinator

Working Model: Primarily campus-based with some travel required to partner sites in Bradford and Leeds, some flexible or hybrid working possible.

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding: 

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

School of Optometry & Vision Science - Faculty of Life Sciences: 

The School of Optometry & Vision Sciences is one of the longest-established optometry schools in the UK, with an almost 100 year history of teaching, research and scholarship. Our research advances knowledge of eye diseases, vision and management of eye and vision problems for the benefit of patients worldwide.

What you will be doing: 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join us as a Grant Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience managing similar projects, and/or significant administrative experience in an academic or NHS environment.

This 48 month, 50% FTE position is to support a research project funded by The Medical Research Council to develop en face optical coherence tomography imaging for the accurate detection of the eye disease glaucoma.

The main focus of the role is to provide a high level of administrative support to the Project Lead and Project Team. This will require liaison with academics and administrators internally, as well as external partners such as clinicians and administrators at NHS sites and our external academic and potential industry partners. 

You will have shared responsibility for the recruitment and retention of research participants from partnering NHS sites as well as other sources such as charities and our existing volunteer database. 

Qualifications/ experience:

•   A level educated
•   GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
•   Experience of working in a project/administration environment

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford: 

As an equal opportunities employer, we value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. All appointments will be made on merit. 

In Return we Offer:

•   25 days holiday and 13 statutory/customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
•   Family-friendly policies
•   Great campus facilities

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please email Dr Jonathan Denniss (j.denniss@bradford.ac.uk), we would love to hear from you.

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