Research Manager

NHS; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Research Manager. The successful candidate will manage national research programmes, develop strong relationships within health and social care sectors, and ensure effective research practices. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in healthcare. Competitive salary and full-time contract available.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant field.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Good understanding of clinical research.
• Good knowledge of health-related research.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational management support for national programmes.
• Develop relationships with health and social care colleagues.
• Coordinate initiatives to increase health and social care research.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Education

Degree in Health/Social Care, Research or Management

Project Management qualification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

Overview

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as a Research Manager.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational management support for national programmes of work.
• Develop strong working relationships with health and social care colleagues across academia, Welsh Government and clinical settings.
• Work with NHS R&D offices and the Delivery Staff to develop local engagement strategies and initiatives which will fit with current practice to incentivise health and social care professionals to become involved in research.
• Be responsible for identifying initiatives, capacity and resources across health and social care in Wales that can support research, ensuring that the Support and Delivery Centre co-ordinates the provision of complementary services and initiatives to increase health and social care research.

About us

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.

Details

• Date posted: 01 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 070-AC123-1025
• Job locations: Cardiff (Flexible)

Job description and responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a Health/ Social Care discipline, Research or Management, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Additional qualification in a relevant field, for example Project Management
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Good understanding of clinical research
• Good understanding of the challenges faced by health and social care providers and how these impact on the ability to include research as part of core business
• Specialist knowledge of NHS and social care services in Wales and/ or the UK
• Good knowledge of health-related research

Experience and Abilities

• Significant experience of working in health and social care
• Significant experience in working with multidisciplinary teams and cross-organisational working
• Proven interpersonal skills to work with colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations
• Ability to communicate highly complex information, both orally and in writing, to internal and external audiences
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a high standard
• Ability to analyse and interpret research information and to make judgements
• Ability to analyse information and problems, including complex problems, and to offer relevant solutions
• Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to think laterally and work with minimal day-to-day supervision
• IT skills particularly in the use of MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Access)
• Organisational and time management skills; ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines

Other

• Highly motivated, with the ability to influence and motivate others
• Strong people skills, with an ability to work with a wide range of people
• Attention to detail
• Flexible approach to ensure that the needs of the organisation are met
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
• Able to travel as required to locations in Wales and the UK

Legal and Sponsorship

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check may be required.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.