Grants & Contracts Lead, Research & Innovation

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service organization is seeking a detail-oriented R&I Grants and Contracts Officer to manage research funding and provide expert advice on grant applications. This role includes overseeing contract negotiations and ensuring financial compliance. Candidates should have experience in research finance, contract management, and project oversight within healthcare. The position is based primarily in Tooting, with the opportunity to work across various sites to support impactful research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare research support environment.
• Understanding of research funding systems and clinical trial logistics.
• Strong knowledge of the UK Clinical Research landscape.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on funding applications.
• Prepare, negotiate, and execute research contracts.
• Support income and expenditure for grant-funded projects.

Skills

Systems management

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent

ICH-GCP certification

Tools

SOECAT

FEC

EDGE

IRAS

Job description

A National Health Service organization is seeking a detail-oriented R&I Grants and Contracts Officer to manage research funding and provide expert advice on grant applications. This role includes overseeing contract negotiations and ensuring financial compliance. Candidates should have experience in research finance, contract management, and project oversight within healthcare. The position is based primarily in Tooting, with the opportunity to work across various sites to support impactful research initiatives.