Research Grants Coordinator

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Manchester is looking for an experienced Research Grants Coordinator. In this vital role, you will coordinate and facilitate grant applications, supporting researchers with funding proposals. The position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in grant writing. This role offers a fixed term of 12 months with a competitive salary of £38,682 to £46,580 per year, reflecting the importance of your contributions to healthcare research.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant application writing.
• Knowledge of research funding schemes.
• Experience of writing for academic publication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate research grant applications.
• Support the completion of applications with appropriate costings.
• Conduct searches and scoping work on funding calls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

Education

Health-related higher education qualification

Educated to GCSE standard

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Research Grants Coordinator

The closing date is 23 December 2025

We are looking for an experienced research coordinator to co-ordinate funding applications from researchers across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading researchers in a diverse and innovative area and be a key part of extremely committed, highly motivated and busy research teams across MFT.

The post holder will facilitate grant applications by conducting searches and scoping work on future funding calls and attending funding specific webinars to understand the remit of the funding call, co-ordination of the application team/co-applicants, conducting meetings and communication between research groups and partner organisations (especially the University of Manchester). It will also include the management of online grant writing and submission, liaising with finance and research managers at the Trust, University and NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network as required.

The post will be managed by the Research Business Manager and will support grant applications submitted with authorisation via Senior Research Operational Managers, however the person suitable for the post will be able to demonstrate initiative and have experience in working autonomously and also have demonstrable experience coordinating complex or large scale projects.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this post is to coordinate and facilitate research grant applications from MFT, working with researchers across the whole Trust. This will involve coordination of the application team, supporting the completion of the application with particularly responsibility for the collation of appropriate costings, and ensuring appropriate institutional authorisations and signatures.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career. With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year. Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike. At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high‑quality care and exceptional patient outcomes. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others. At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Academic / Professional

• Educated to GCSE standard including Mathematics, English and Science.
• A health-related higher education qualification or experience in grant writing.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of research funding schemes.

Experience

• Experience in grant application writing.
• Experience of working in a co-ordination role within a complex or large scale project.
• Experience of writing for academic publication.
• Experience of budget management.

Personal attributes

• A methodical approach and the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Computer literacy in web-based application, Microsoft Office and equivalent.
• Excellent multitasking ability and communication with all team members.
• The ability to organise work and time ahead of strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to present information and materials to a wide range of audiences.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and judgment in identifying key issues.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, and prioritise workloads.
• Satisfactory health screening.
• Objective evidence of computer competency.
• Knowledge of health issues.
• The desire to develop skills further.

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.

Address

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-RES-7670489C-RL4

Job locations

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata)