Research Grants Manager


Company:	Liverpool John Moores University
Salary:	£61,165 to £68,817 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Liverpool, L2 2QP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Oct 2026

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Summary

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

We are now looking for a Research Grants Manager based in Research & Innovation Services (RIS). You will be a highly motivated individual with a background in securing research grant income. You will manage the pre- and post-award support of external research grant funding applications to a range of funding bodies including; Research Councils, Charities, Government (UK and EU).

The Research Grants Manager will advise the academic community and professional services colleagues on sources of funding, eligibility and evaluation criteria and provide post-award guidance and support.

This is a strategic role with significant responsibility for implementing change and approving grant submission on behalf of the institution. You will brief the Senior Management of the University on developments relating to the changing funding landscape and identify opportunities for the University to maximise its research income.

You will be a member of the Grants, Policy and Projects team within RIS, with Line Management responsibility of a number of Research Funding and Contract Officers within the team.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about working at LJMU

here.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

Informal enquiries may be made to Alison Thornber, Head of Grants, Policy and Projects, email:

NB: Anticipated Interview dates: 6

th and 9

th November 2026

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

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