Research Grants Officer - FTC 3 Years

• Be a forward-thinking individual with an excellent grasp of research funding, particularly in biomedical, clinical or healthcare settings. 
• Ability to build strong and long-lasting relationships with a diverse range of individuals.
• A talent for project management and delivery. 
• Strong knowledge of academic and clinical research funding.
• Your collaborative, ‘even better if’ approach will enable you to build key relationships both within the Society and within the wider dementia research community. 
• By working closely with experts, academic and those with lived experience, you will be passionate about the continual improvement of Alzheimer’s Society’s research funding offer, including what support and training we are able to offer researchers in the earlier stages of their careers. 

• Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders and customers.
• Excellent IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages.
• Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail
• Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
• Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
  
  
  

At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.

Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.