Research Grants and Contracts Officer

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 TootingBlackshaw Road, SW17 0RELondonSW17 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr