The Academy’s core mission is to advance biomedical and health research and its translation into benefits for society. We are working to secure a future in which:
• UK and global health is improved by the best research
• The UK leads the world in biomedical and health research, and is renowned for the quality of its research outputs, talent and collaborations.
• Independent, high quality medical science advice informs the decisions that affect society.
• More people have a say in the future of health and research.

The Academy is:
• An elected Fellowship of the UK’s best biomedical and health researchers
• An independent source of evidence-based and expert advice
• Connected to, and respected by, decision makers
• Focused on realising cross-disciplinary opportunities across academia, industry and healthcare.
• Committed to improving and celebrating diversity - in all its forms - in the biomedical and health research community
• Global in outlook, reach and influence
• Catalytic, inclusive and accessible in our approach
• Responsive to change and innovative in our solutions
• Adept at maximising our impact through partnership working

We seek to advance UK and global biomedical and health research through five strategic challenges (as set out in our 2017-22 strategy):
1. To harness our expertise and convening power to tackle the biggest scientific and health challenges and opportunities facing our society.
2. To lead innovation in the development of research talent through funding and careers support.
3. To achieve influence and impact beyond the UK to improve health and well-being.
4. To become the exemplar of a ‘modern scientific academy’ – diverse, trusted, dynamic, relevant and accessible.
5. To enhance the Academy’s delivery capability, making sure we have the Fellows, staff, partners, resources and influence to make an even greater contribution to the UK and beyond.

The Fellowship is supported by a team of approximately 66 staff. Recently we identified the following values as most important to the Academy staff:
• Collaboration
• Striving for excellence
• Integrity
• Evidence based
• Inclusive

Salary: circa £28,800 - £30,080 + Benefits

Role duration: We are recruiting for 2 roles on a 12 month fixed term contract. All roles will be full time.

The Grants Officer will be responsible for the administration of the application process, peer review and selection panels for a sub-set of the Academy’s grant schemes. As a member of the Academy’s grants team, the post-holder will also provide administrative assistance to a portfolio of other activities to support clinicians and scientists already involved in research.

Key tasks and responsibilities can be found in the JD which is attached at the bottom of this page.

Location

Staff are working remotely with encouragement to be in the office one day per week. We remain responsive to government advice.

We have a staff group looking at hybrid working models for the future. There is no expectation that staff will return to the office 5 days a week. Location of work will be set based on the needs of the individual and their role, however when in the office the location is 41 Portland Place, London W1B 1QH.

Work from home equipment contributions are available following workspace assessments.

Agile working

We empower individuals and teams to identify work practices and patterns that enable the organisation to maximise its potential and the individual to achieve the best possible work/life balance.

Our agile working approach operates on the following principles:

1. Open
2. Timely
3. Experimental
4. Connected
5. Respectful
6. Empowered

These principles allow staff to determine how, when and where they work to do their job well and support their wellbeing.

Annual Leave

26 days per annum; plus Christmas closure, and bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)

Pension

The Academy contributes 7.5% of gross salary to a Legal & General scheme, with an employee contribution of 3%

Life assurance

3 x annual gross salary

Season ticket travel loan

Interest free season ticket loans are available to all staff after completion of probationary period

Family friendly

We offer a range of benefits including enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Wellbeing benefits

Subscription to Headspace and Class pass.

Regular organisation wide wellbeing days.

Closing date: 15 May 2022, 23:59

Interviews: Week commencing 23 May 2022.

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