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Grants Manager | Top 40 FirmLeonid 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 NeedThorough understanding of current UK Funding programmesStrong decision-making abilitiesSelf-starter, self-motivated, and capable of seeking additional opportunitiesDetail oriented with the ability to prioritize, plan, and organize the grant writing deliveryDemonstrated ability to create, develop, and enhance customer relationshipsStrong problem-solving skillsProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SalesforceDemonstrated strong written/verbal communication skills (English)Ability to maintain professional composure in all situationsHigh degree of discretion dealing with confidential informationEducation And Experience Experience in UK National and/or European funding programmesBachelor’s degree in either a scientific/engineering field or economics/business management field.