The Centre for Energy Ethics is seeking to appoint a Grant Writer within the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies at the University of St Andrews. In this role, you will work closely with the Centre Director, Deputy Director, Centre Manager, Digital Communications Officer, Event Coordinator, Artist-in-Residence, and the wider research team to develop and draft compelling, well-researched grant proposals that support CEE collaborative research.
This role offers significant scope for creativity, originality, and collaboration. Key responsibilities include working closely with CEE researchers to initiate, coordinate and draft grant submissions, especially for UKRI grant calls. You will also organise grant-focused events and proactively pursue new funding opportunities. You will lead CEE’s grant development and evaluation processes, setting key milestones, building relationships and fostering collaborations, and providing skills training in grant writing.
The ideal candidate will have firsthand experience in grant writing and a strong passion for enhancing the CEE funding capacity. You will bring excellent writing, organisational, and communication skills. A strong team player with excellent interpersonal abilities, you will also be a self-starter, capable of planning, organising, and prioritising tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will proactively engage with CEE researchers and affiliated members across various Schools and Units.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected]
Closing Date: 8 January 2025
Interview Date: W/C 20 January 2025
Further Particulars: AD2756DD FPs.docx
School of Philosophical Anthropological & Film Studies
Department of Social Anthropology
Salary: £37,099 – £41,421 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 0.5 FTE – Full Time
Fixed Term: 12 months
