Senior Manager Post-Award Grant Compliance

Salary for this Role:

From 56800 with benefits subject to skills and experience

Job Title:

Senior Manager - Post-Award Grant Compliance

Reports to:

Peter Charie

Closing Date:

20/Jan/2026 23.59 GMT

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Manager - Post-Award Grant Compliance

Details of the role:

Working pattern: Monday Friday.

Salary: 56800 - 62000

Application closing date: 20th January 2026 at 11.55pm

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europes largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer heart disease infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure cutting-edge facilities and a creative and curious culture. Weve removed traditional boundaries of departments divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role

Since Cricks inception in 2015 its external funding portfolio has steadily grown and diversified with funding now received from a broad range of national and international funding bodies each with their own regulations policies and conditions.

As Senior Manager Post-Award Grant Compliance youll play a pivotal role in ensuring the Cricks continued adherence to funder terms and conditions. Youll lead the development and implementation of robust post-award grant processes working across internal teams to provide expert guidance on compliance and regulatory requirements. Acting as the primary point of contact for external funding bodies youll maintain a deep understanding of funder policies and ensure that grants and contracts are managed accordingly. As an experienced post-award professional you will have familiarity with business-as-usual research finance practices including project reconciliation using general ledger reports funder invoicing journal posting budgeting income recognition and other month-end processes .

As a senior member of the Finance and Grants team youll also provide leadership support by deputising for the Post-Award Team Lead when required a responsibility that could lead to future opportunities for line management. Drawing on your experience within a higher education or research-intensive environment you will have extensive experience of post award management along with clear evidence of adding value and improving processes in previous roles. This is a high-impact role that offers the opportunity to influence best practice across the organisation so you will need to be a strong leader who is confidence in the training and development of others striving for best practice. Previous experience in the development and implementation of systems would be highly desirable.

What you will be doing

As a Senior Manager Post-Award Grant Compliance at the Crick you will:

• Provide specialist expertise in matters pertaining to grant compliance and ensure that grant funded research at the Crick is compliant.
• Develop and refine robust business processes and IT system controls
• Be responsible for the development and improvement of post-award procedures SOPs and systems to enable efficient and effective grant support.
• Be responsible for the effective communication to and training of post-award grants team members in all areas of grants management best practice.
• Proactively identify compliance risks throughout the current portfolio and advise scientific and operational colleagues on necessary actions.
• Lead on the teams response to internal external and funder audit requirements
• Develop draft maintain and disseminate funder specific guidance documentation

About you

You will have:

• Extensive post-award grant experience including management of grant finances and internal / external reporting*
• Extensive knowledge of key grant funder terms and conditions particularly those related to UKRI UK charity and European Commission funding.*
• Understand how to keep up-to-date with funders evolving regulations policies and general good practices governing the administration of grants.*
• Comprehensive understanding of post-award grants management processes and best practice
• Ability to analyse complex data draw conclusions and produce reliable and accurate reports
• Previous experience working in a scientific environment/Higher Education Institute liaising and working effectively with a range of disciplines and levels of seniority*
• Proficiency in the use of IT systems to support and enhance a grants management role

*Minimum Criteria

About Working at the Crick

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Cricks mission and shaping our culture.

• We are bold . We make space for creative dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. Were not afraid to do things differently.

• We are open . Were highly collaborative and interactive and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.

• We are collegial . We show respect for one another work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to succeed regardless of their background identity or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders ethnicities abilities and experiences. Weare a Disability Confident: Committed employer andwant to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and sowellmake reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you needassistancewith applying (i.e. would like to apply by phone or post) please email:

What will you receive

At the Francis Crick Institute we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:

• Generous Leave : 28 days of annual leave plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.

• Pension Scheme : Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.

• Health & Well-being :

• 24/7 GP consultation services.

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs.

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.

• Work-Life Balance :

• Back-up care for dependents.

• Childcare support allowance.

• Annual leave purchase options.

• Crick Networks offering diverse groups support community and inclusive social events.

• Perks :

• Discounted gym memberships bike-to-work scheme and shopping discounts.

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile to have your application reviewed.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager