Research Governance & Compliance Coordinator

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a detail‑oriented Research Administration professional to manage research passport reviews and liaise with researchers, HRs, and universities. The role includes training on the passport process and maintaining SOPs for R&D activities.

You will generate regular reports for CPFT strategy groups and NIHR, lead administrative duties, and stay current with evolving legislation and requirements in research governance.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a research environment (NHS, University, or industry).
• Excellent IT skills including recording data within electronic databases.
• Understanding of HR legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the review process of research passport applications and communicate required changes to researchers.
• Proactively identify when letters of access or honorary research contracts are needed and liaise with HR and colleagues.
• Provide one-to-one training on the research passport process as needed.
• Contribute to maintaining SOPs, guidance, and procedures in relation to research activities.
• Provide regular reports and updates on R&D activity for strategy groups and NIHR.
• Lead on delivery of secretarial and administrative duties with regular stakeholder engagement.
• Stay updated with new legislation and government requirements related to research passport processes.
• Support other areas of research administration and participate in R&D meetings and committees.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Data recording

Understanding of HR legislation

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Research databases

Job description

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a detail‑oriented Research Administration professional to manage research passport reviews and liaise with researchers, HRs, and universities. The role includes training on the passport process and maintaining SOPs for R&D activities.

You will generate regular reports for CPFT strategy groups and NIHR, lead administrative duties, and stay current with evolving legislation and requirements in research governance.