Research Funding, Finance and Contracts Officer

Powys Teaching Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Wales is seeking a Research Funding, Finance and Contracts Officer. This role involves supporting the effective running of research funding services and providing guidance to stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills, be self-motivated, and work well in a busy team environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in health and social care research.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive approach.
• Ability to think laterally and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for queries relating to research Funding, Finance, and Contracts.
• Ensure efficient day-to-day running of the research Funding, Finance, and Contracts service.
• Support stakeholders in Research Funding, Finance, and Contracting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

A unique and exciting fixed term secondment opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as a Research Funding, Finance and Contracts Officer.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact in the Support and Delivery Centre for queries relating to research Funding, Finance and Contracts
• Ensure the effective and efficient day to day running of the research Funding, Finance and Contracts service
• Provide support, advice and guidance on Research Funding, Finance and Contracting to stakeholders, including NHS Research & Delivery offices, delivery staff and sponsors (commercial and non-commercial).
• Support the Health and Care Research Wales infrastructure in the completion of UK-wide tools and templates in relation to R&D Funding, Finance and Contracts.
• Support the Research Contracts Manager in the review of a wide range of contractual agreements (commercial and non-commercial).

Person specification

• This role will suit a self-motivated individual with strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to think laterally and work with minimal day to day supervision.
• The post holder will require excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the Service, be motivated, ready for the next challenge and enjoy working as part of a very busy team.

About Health and Care Research Wales

This is a Health and Care Research Wales post, hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board.

Health and Care Research Wales is a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others.

Health and Care Research Wales works in support of Welsh Government's overarching goal which is to ensure that today's research makes a difference to tomorrow's care.

Its mission is to promote, support and provide collective oversight of health and social care research in Wales. Ensuring it is of the highest international scientific quality, is relevant to the needs and challenges of health and social care in Wales and makes a difference to policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of patients, people, and communities in Wales.