Programme Manager – Grants Oversee the Society's competitive research grant call programmes Title:Programme Manager – Grants Reports to:Head of Research Direct reports:Translational & Clinical Research Coordinator – Grants Survivorship Research Coordinator – Grants Contract type:Specific Purpose Contract - Maternity CoverPotential Start date 1st April 2025Hours:Full-time (35 hoursper 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:Oversee the Society's competitive research grant call programmes.
Management of the research grants programme teamProject management of large, cross-organisational strategic partnershipsPeople Management Recruit, develop and manage the research grants programme team including performance management, training requirements and application of the Society's annual appraisal process.
Assess training needs of new and existing staff and organise training as appropriate.
Project Management and Programme EvaluationLead out on the day-to-day management of our large strategic partnerships.
Work with the Head of Research to develop an annual grant call programme and budget.
Continually look for ways to develop and implement improvements to the grant management processes, and work to develop and update policies and procedures for our annual grant calls.
Manage the day-to-day implementation of the Irish Cancer Society annual competitive grant call programme.
Oversee the post-award processes including the ongoing management of currently funded researchers.
Stakeholder & relationship managementIdentify new opportunities to reach out to the cancer research community in Ireland and encourage them to consider applying for Irish Cancer Society grants.
Develop and maintain working relationships with funded researchers.
Keep up to date with cancer research developments and with the research calls published by other funding bodies.
Assist in the development and delivery of research communications plan with the Advocacy & Communications department to include research communications, marketing, advertising and public relations.
Work with the other members of the Research Department to ensure that the patient voice is embedded in the Society's grant calls.
Be 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:
you will have the ability to work on your own initiative
Adaptable team player:
you will work flexibly and collaboratively within your direct team and with colleagues across the organisation
An effective and engaging communicator:
you will have excellent and engaging communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact effectively, efficiently and appropriately with staff, senior managers, public and external organisations
Organised and efficient:
you will be highly organised and efficient in your work, with a strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively to deadlines.
Good decision making and negotiation skills:
ability to make decisions using good judgement and reasoning, as well as experience with negotiating difficult situations
Flexible:
you will have a flexible approach with the ability to work in a methodical and organised fashion
Technology savvy:
you will have a high level of proficiency in the MS Office suite, and experience of working with databases, as well Your qualifications and experience Educated to PhD level.>3 years' experience working in relevant professional field.
Demonstrated experience in project management.
Excellent networking skills.
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)FlexitimeDefined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months)Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans)Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work SchemeDeath In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment)Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave)Learning and Development ProgrammesEducational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave)Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Optional Flu vaccine provided