The Irish Cancer Society is recruiting for a Programme Manager – Grants.
Title: Programme Manager – Grants
Reports to: Head of Research
Direct reports:
Translational & Clinical Research Coordinator – Grants
Survivorship Research Coordinator – Grants
Specific Purpose Contract: Maternity Cover
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm.
Location: The Society operates a hybrid working model with a combination of remote and in-person (Dublin office) working. Office attendance days are Wednesday & Thursday weekly.
Purpose of the role:
The Programme Manager - Grants will be responsible for:
* Overseeing the Society’s competitive research grant call programmes.
* Management of the research grants programme team.
* Project management of large, cross-organisational strategic partnerships.
People Management
* Recruiting, developing and managing the research grants programme team including performance management, training requirements and application of the Society’s annual appraisal process.
Project Management and Programme Evaluation
* Leading the day-to-day management of our large strategic partnerships.
* Working with the Head of Research to develop an annual grant call programme and budget.
* Continuously looking for ways to develop and implement improvements to the grant management processes, and updating policies and procedures for our annual grant calls.
* Managing the day-to-day implementation of the Irish Cancer Society annual competitive grant call programme.
* Overseeing the post-award processes including the ongoing management of currently funded researchers.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
* Identifying new opportunities to reach out to the cancer research community in Ireland and encourage them to consider applying for Irish Cancer Society grants.
* Developing and maintaining working relationships with funded researchers.
* Keeping up to date with cancer research developments and with the research calls published by other funding bodies.
* Assisting in the development and delivery of a research communications plan with the Advocacy & Communications department.
* Working with other members of the Research Department to ensure that the patient voice is embedded in the Society’s grant calls.
* Being familiar with relevant international (including European) cancer research developments and their implications for Ireland.
Who you are:
* Skilled scientific writer: Excellent writing and editing skills, ability to draft and edit scientific reports.
* Independent: Ability to work on your own initiative.
* Adaptable team player: Flexible and collaborative within your direct team and with colleagues across the organisation.
* An effective and engaging communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
* Organised and efficient: Highly organised and efficient with strong attention to detail.
* Good decision-making and negotiation skills: Ability to make decisions using good judgement and experience with negotiating difficult situations.
* Flexible: A flexible approach with the ability to work in a methodical and organised fashion.
* Technology savvy: High level of proficiency in the MS Office suite, and experience of working with databases.
Your qualifications and experience:
* Educated to PhD level.
* More than 3 years’ experience working in a relevant professional field.
* Demonstrated experience in project management.
* Demonstrated experience in managing people.
* Excellent knowledge of university structures, research environment and academic procedures.
Some of our benefits:
* 23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays, Good Friday and Christmas Eve (if it falls on a working day).
* Service Days - Additional days awarded to reflect long service with the Society.
* Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period).
* Flexitime.
* Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months).
* Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans).
* Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment).
* Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave).
* Learning and Development Programmes.
* Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave).
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
The closing date for applications is close of business, Wed 12th February 2025.
HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in this role please send a cover letter and CV (including salary expectation) to Amanda Walsh, Recruitment Administrator, Irish Cancer Society, 43/45 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4 or email recruitment@irishcancer.ie
Please note all CVs are logged through a 3rd party system for processing.
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