Research Manager

NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research); Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 36,270 - 44,330; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance Cover

Benenden Healthcare Membership

Training and Development Opportunities

Season Ticket Loan

Job summary

A leading health research organization is seeking a Research Manager to oversee and manage funding processes. This role involves supporting innovative health research projects across England, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring effective monitoring and impact assessment. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience in managing research funding, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing research funding processes from application through post-award.
• Ability to critically assess research proposals in healthcare or clinical fields.
• Experience monitoring funded research projects, including budgets and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support the full funding cycle for research.
• Coordinate funding committee processes and prepare feedback.
• Negotiate funding agreements and monitor project progress.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Meeting coordination

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in biomedical or life sciences

Job description

NIHR Pay Range

This range is provided by NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Health Research

Be part of a team making real change happen. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support innovative health and social care research across England through the NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) programme. If you’re passionate about research that truly impacts lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is the UK’s largest funder of health and social care research. We work with the NHS, universities, local government, funders, patients and the public to deliver research that improves health, wellbeing, and economic growth.

Job Description

As a Research Manager you will support and manage funding processes and oversee a portfolio of funded research projects. You will help ensure effective monitoring, support applicants and colleagues, and contribute to process improvements. The role also includes capturing project outputs and assessing their impact on patient benefit.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the full funding cycle, including theme development, applicant guidance, and reviewing applications for eligibility and scope
• Coordinate funding committee processes, attend meetings, and prepare feedback
• Undertake due diligence, assessing scientific rationale, clinical relevance, technical feasibility, and value for money
• Review IP, dissemination, adoption and commercialisation plans
• Negotiate funding agreements, set milestones and reporting requirements
• Monitor funded projects for scientific, financial and contractual progress and impact
• Liaise with stakeholders and represent the funder in meetings and external events
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in programme operations and working practices

Qualifications and Experience

Required Criteria

• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., biomedical or life sciences, healthcare)
• Experience managing research funding processes from application through post-award
• Ability to critically assess research proposals in healthcare or clinical fields
• Experience monitoring funded research projects, including budgets and deliverables
• Strong stakeholder engagement and meeting coordination skills
• Experience facilitating formal meetings or panels

Desired Criteria

• Experience in a research funding organisation or similar environment
• Knowledge of translational research, adoption, and commercialisation routes
• Experience improving research management processes
• Understanding of the UK health research landscape and patient benefit pathways
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Analytical mindset with ability to assess complex scientific and clinical content
• Confident engaging with diverse stakeholders
• Proactive, collaborative, and capable of independent work
• Financial awareness and strong IT skills

Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Salary: £40,300 per year
• Contract Type: Permanent, full time
• Annual Leave: 25 days + UK public holidays

Employee Benefits Include

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance Cover
• Benenden Healthcare Membership
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Season Ticket Loan

NB: Hybrid working with a minimum of 4 days per month in our Twickenham office (typically 1 day per week).

Application

Please submit your CV and a Statement of Suitability outlining how you meet the Required Criteria and your motivation for joining NIHR.

Deadline

5pm, 19 November

Interviews

From 26 November

Inclusion and Diversity

The LGC Group (NIHRCC) strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.