Grants Manager

Grants Manager | Top 40 Firm

Leonid Group have been retained by a Top 40 Accountancy Practice in search of a Grants Manager. You’ll be joining a firm with over 100 years of experience in providing accountancy, tax, and advisory services. With 31 offices across the UK, our client supports entrepreneurial businesses, third-sector organisations, and high-net-worth individuals, both domestically and internationally. Our client’s in-house Grants team plays a pivotal role in helping businesses secure the funding they need to grow and innovate, particularly in cutting-edge sectors such as STEM, manufacturing, and technology​.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide regular department updates to Head of Grants via weekly reporting of sales successes and personnel development.
• Providing a thorough understanding of UK National funding programmes (Innovate UK, APC, UKRI). A good understanding of European funding programmes (Horizon Europe, Eureka programme, LIFE, EU Defence Fund, Innovation Fund, etc.) is a bonus!
• Assist with ongoing and special training of grants team.
• Devise strategies and techniques for assisting with sales targets and develop future courses of action.
• Provide clients with a best-in-class service experience.
• Responsible for brand promotion, assist in identifying relevant conferences and associations.
• Understand the ideal client, how they relate to our products, and develop and implement new sales initiatives, strategies and programs to capture key demographics.
• Ability to identify and gain entrance into new accounts, secure new clients and revenue streams and develop strong relationships with partners and managers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients to increase sales of service lines.

What You Will Need

• Thorough understanding of current UK Funding programmes
• Strong decision-making abilities
• Self-starter, self-motivated, and capable of seeking additional opportunities
• Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize, plan, and organize the grant writing delivery
• Demonstrated ability to create, develop, and enhance customer relationships
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Salesforce
• Demonstrated strong written/verbal communication skills (English)
• Ability to maintain professional composure in all situations
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information

Education And Experience

• Experience in UK National and/or European funding programmes
• Bachelor’s degree in either a scientific/engineering field or economics/business management field.