"Assistant Director"

The Leverhulme Trust seeks to appoint an Assistant Director, a newly-created position in the centenary year of the Trust. The Assistant Director will be a broad-ranging grants leadership position, covering three major activities: Grant-making, with specific responsibilities across the Research Project Grant (RPG) and the Triennial Grant Schemes; representation of the Trust in meetings with partners and academic colleagues; and on key areas of policy development such as EDI, AI, research culture and/or conduct.

The Leverhulme Trust awards some 600 grants each year, following c. 4,000 applications. The Trust aims to award grants of around £120 million each year. Its main Research Project Grant Scheme makes awards to projects of up to £500,000, alongside a range of Fellowship awards and a smaller number of much larger grants.

Compelling candidates will bring substantial experience of research grants operations, end-to-end grant processes, gained in a complex funding environment. Experience of managing peer-review processes is essential, as well as knowledge of post-award management, supported by an understanding of university partners. The Trust is seeking a leader with a keen intellect, curiosity, and a breadth of perspective, capable of analysing grant applications across a broad array of fields, but with particular reference to those in STEM disciplines. They should have research degree level qualifications, and bring the flexibility, commitment, and collaboration skills to contribute broadly to the work of the Trust.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Leverhulme Trust on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference NALHB. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com.