Research Grants and Contracts Officer

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

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive R&I Grants and Contracts Officer to join our Research & Innovation team at the St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh). This key role supports the coordination and management of research funding across the Group, providing expert advice on grant applications, overseeing contract negotiations, and ensuring financial compliance throughout the lifecycle of research projects. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external partners, including funding bodies and research sponsors, to facilitate impactful research and innovation. The post-holder will be based at the Tooting site, but may have to work across any/all gesh sites. If you have experience in research finance, contracts, and project oversight within a healthcare or academic setting, and are passionate about enabling high-quality research, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our mission of advancing clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Grant Support & Coordination:
  • Provide expert guidance on funding applications, ensuring proposals meet funder requirements and internal standards.
  • Liaise with funding bodies, sponsors, and collaborators to manage funding calls and support impactful research.
  • Identify new and innovative grant opportunities aligned with the Group's strategic priorities.
• Contract Management:
  • Act as the first point of contact for grant-related enquiries.
  • Prepare, negotiate, and execute research contracts and agreements, including MTAs, CTAs, and sub-contracts.
  • Ensure contracts are signed by authorised signatories and stored appropriately.
• Financial Oversight:
  • Support income and expenditure for grant-funded projects, flagging issues and ensuring timely fund transfers.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and reporting systems to support post-award management.
• Project Lifecycle Management:
  • Track project timelines, deliverables, and compliance with Trust procedures.
  • Support the Senior Management Team in monitoring contract delivery and ensuring amendments are processed efficiently.
• Systems & Reporting:
  • Maintain an electronic register of all contractual documentation and associated deadlines.
  • Provide timely and accurate reports to internal stakeholders on funding flows and contract status.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Build strong relationships with internal departments, external sponsors, and academic partners.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration and research excellence across the organisation.
• Compliance & Governance:
  • Ensure all activities comply with relevant legislation, NHS policies, and research governance frameworks.
  • Support the development and use of contract templates and guidance materials.

Person Specification

• Experience Essential:
  • Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a similar role.
  • ICH-GCP certification.
  • Experience of working in a healthcare research support environment and/or understanding of research funding systems, managing research projects and clinical trial logistics.
  • Strong knowledge of the UK Clinical Research landscape.
  • Experience of research finance tools, such as SOECAT, FEC.
  • Experience of research contract templates, such as DTA, MTA, McNA, MCTA, etc.
  • Experience of finance systems.
• Desirable:
  • Postgraduate qualification.
  • Project Management qualification.
  • Research governance and legislative knowledge.
  • Research management system experience such as EDGE, IRAS, etc.
• Skills Essential:
  • Systems management including database, spreadsheets, etc. to manage workload.
  • Maintain accurate information.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Tooting
Blackshaw Road, SW17 0RE
London
SW17 0RE

Website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/

Job Details

Date posted: 12 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year pro-rata incl HCAS (inner London)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, compressed hours

Job locations: Tooting, Blackshaw Road, SW17 0RE, London, SW17 0RE