Research Contracts and Funding Manager
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £56,276.00 to £63,176.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £56276.00 - £63176.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW17 0RE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9200-25-1341 |
Summary
Contracting and Legal Oversight Draft, review, negotiate, and execute research agreements including MTAs, DTAs, CDAs, SLAs, and multi-partner collaborations. Ensure all contracts comply with NHS policies, legal frameworks, and funder requirements. Lead quality control processes for research agreements prior to execution. Advise on contractual strategy, governance, and risk to clinical, academic, and executive colleagues. Funding and Financial Management Oversee grant submissions and ensure accurate financial terms are included in contracts.. Identify strategic funding opportunities and support innovation across the research portfolio. Serve as project manager for large-scale or strategic research programmes hosted by the Trust. Team Leadership and Development Line manage the R&I Contracts and Funding Officer, fostering a high-performance culture. Provide training and professional development to direct reports and researchers. Lead thematic innovation initiatives and cultivate new partnerships. Systems and Process Management Develop and implement SOPs and work instructions for research contracting and funding. Maintain a Trust-wide electronic register of contractual documentation. Lead the optimisation of digital systems for tracking contract timelines, deliverables, and compliance. Drive continuous improvement in contract-related workflows to meet strategic targets. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Represent the Trust in high-level negotiations with sponsors, funders, and partner institutions. Translate complex contractual and financial information into actionable insights for stakeholders. Promote collaboration across NHS, academic, and industry partners. Ensure high-quality reporting to funders and senior leadership.