Research and Innovation Bid Development Officer - National Cardiovascular Research Network

Healthandcareresearchwales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research network in Cardiff is seeking a Research and Innovation Bid Development Officer to support funding efforts and enhance research capabilities. The role involves advising on funding opportunities, developing bid strategies, and providing training to stakeholders. This fixed-term position will play a critical role in securing external funding and advancing the Network’s research objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in bid development and preparing grant applications.
• Ability to liaise and provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Skilled in providing training regarding funding streams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on funding trends and research priorities.
• Develop a portfolio of externally funded projects.
• Train individuals regarding funders and requirements.

Skills

Leadership in bid development

Research synthesis

Activity-mapping

Funding opportunity identification

Communication with funders

Education

Background in scientific / clinical sector

Job description

The National Cardiovascular Research Network (NCRN) is seeking an experienced and skilled Research and Innovation Bid Development Officer with a background in working in the scientific / clinical sector.

You will:

• Work closely with the Network’s Leadership Team, Theme Principal Investigators and Strategy Leads, advising on funding trends, opportunities, and research priorities.
• Through your leadership in bid development, research synthesis and activity-mapping, develop and operationalise a portfolio of externally funded projects that enhance the Network’s research capacity and capability.
• Work with interdisciplinary research teams in identifying funding opportunities and support the preparation of grant applications to all relevant funders.
• Liaise with funders and provide guidance to the Network’s stakeholders on how to appropriately frame and articulate key research questions to improve the competitiveness of applications for funding.
• Provide training to individuals and groups, regarding funders, funding streams, and requirements to strengthen the quality and potential for success of securing awards.

Contract type: Fixed-term until 31/03/2030