Research Initiation & Delivery Manager - Grants

Greater Manchester Police; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

This post is a key part of our Research Office team at GMMH, leading on grant support for the Trust, including costing, contracting and ongoing management.

The postholder will be a senior member of the Research Office and will be responsible for the operational management of staff. The postholder will have oversight of the grant process, including grant applications, contracting and set up.

The postholder will ensure that there are robust systems in place for accurate and timely research project notification and approval, and that such projects meet all the necessary research governance and regulatory requirements for the Trust to host and/or sponsor them.

The postholder will liaise with researchers, finance teams, funders and external sites to ensure efficient costing and set-up of grant applications, and that all necessary contractual arrangements are in place. They will take a lead on ensuring that treatment costs are accurately captured and recovered. The postholder will take a lead on ensuring that intellectual property is clearly identified and protected.

Main duties of the job

• Oversight of the grants process, including grant applications, contracting and set-up
• Liaison with researchers, research teams, finance teams, funders and external organisations.
• Reviewing applications for regulatory approval, including IRAS forms and amendments.
• Overseeing processes for capturing and recovering excess treatment costs and service support costs.
• Leading on intellectual property processes within the Trust.
• Managing a team of staff within the Research Office.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

437-7121858

Job locations

Central Park Hub

Northampton Road

Manchester

M40 5BP

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Staff Benefits

• Pay Enhancements:

Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

• 1: Time plus 47%
• 2: Time plus 41%
• 3: Time plus 35%
• 4: Time plus 30%

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification
Qualifications Essential

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent relevant experience

Experience Essential

• Experience of working within a clinical research environment (NHS or university)
• Experience of supporting research grant applications and completing SoECATs
• Experience of setting up research contracts with funders and collaborators
• Project management experience, including dealing with complex situations requiring analysis and interpretation.
• Experience of developing and maintaining comprehensive and systematic systems for collecting and processing information.
• Experience of managing staff

Knowledge Essential

• In depth knowledge of NHS research funding streams
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the standards and legislation that govern research practice in the NHS.
• Knowledge of the regulatory issues surrounding the conduct of clinical research.
• Knowledge of databases and their implementation and management

Skills Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Evidence of strong prioritisation and organisational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation of highly complex information and report writing skills.
• Attention to detail when reviewing costings, documents, and writing reports.
• Ability to deal with interruptions to tasks.
• Confidence in making decisions when dealing with competing priorities.
• An ability to interact appropriately with colleagues
• Good presentation skills in both formal and informal settings
• Comprehensive IT skills

Other requirements Essential

• There may be an occasional requirement to travel across Greater Manchester for meetings.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details
Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Central Park Hub

Northampton Road

Manchester

M40 5BP

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/