Research Funding Officer - 12 month FTC Maternity Cover

Job Introduction

Research Funding Officer - Maternity Cover

Contract: 12 month FTC

Hours: 35

Location: London with hybrid working

We ask colleagues to spend at least one day a week in the office, with more time in person  when this supports effective collaboration or the needs of the Charity.

Salary: £30,804 - £34,227

Closing Date: 23 November 2026

Interview Date: 14 and 15 December 2026

About the Charity

We are Diabetes UK and our mission is to tackle diabetes, day in and day out, until it can do no harm. With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing Type 2, our work has never been more needed.  

But there’s so much more to do – and you can be part of it. 

Summary of role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world of diabetes research? 

Join a friendly, supportive, and busy team at Diabetes UK as our new Research Funding Officer!

This is an exciting and varied role which involves managing several grant funding schemes, organising and facilitating meetings and working closely with external stakeholders such as scientific experts and people with lived experience of diabetes. You will administer and manage the entire grants management life cycle from pre- to post-award, which includes reviewing the progress of the awarded grants and the financial management of these awards. Alongside these core tasks, you will also organise and facilitate an engaging PhD student networking day for our funded students.

You will play a key part in funding the most relevant and impactful research, with the potential to benefit people living with diabetes and help deliver Diabetes UK’s research strategy.

You can find full details in the job description. 

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including a health cash plan, early finish Fridays and access to a strong learning and development offer. You can find full details attached below. 

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Diabetes UK is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people from global majority backgrounds and disabled people, who are currently underrepresented at Diabetes UK. 

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled candidates, who meet the minimum criteria and disclose this in their application. 

Employment Checks 

Offers of employment are subject to evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references. Where relevant, a criminal background check will also be required. 

How to apply  

To apply please click on the apply button. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@diabetes.org.uk 

Diabetes UK