Research Manager

2 months ago

Twickenham UK, London, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

The NIHR is funded through the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and was established to create a health research system in which the NHS supports outstanding individuals, working in world-class facilities, conducting leading-edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public.


The NIHR Research Infrastructure provides a platform to enable research by creating an environment where early stage and applied research can thrive. Our Research Infrastructure consists of research expertise, specialist facilities, a research delivery workforce and support services. The NIHR invests more than £606 million a year of infrastructure funding through a number of different five-year infrastructure funding schemes.


Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Research Manager to support the commissioning and management of a high profile National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) portfolio of clinical and applied health research infrastructure funding schemes.


Reporting to a Senior Research Manager, the role will cover the full end-to-end process of research management, from launching new calls for applications through to the active monitoring of funded awards. You will become the knowledge holder in a funding area e.g. experimental or applied health research.


The position also offers the opportunity for important collaborations with the UK government, academia, industry and the clinical community. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and provide our community of researchers with support and advice.


We are looking for someone with a broad perspective of academia, funding, project management and health related policy. You should be confident interacting with your peers and the external scientific community; able to demonstrate critical thinking, and an ability to influence and build productive relationships.


Key Responsibilities :


  • Commissioning Research Infrastructure: Delivering new and renewed funding schemes for NIHR: Working across internal and external teams to develop end-to-end processes to support funding calls e.g. developing guidance, FAQs, selection criteria, organise and support funding committees and overseeing the contracting process for funded applications.
  • Contract monitoring and annual reporting: manage any contractual requests/changes required during the lifetime of the award; requests for information (e.g. Parliamentary Questions or FOI requests), and review and feedback on annual progress reports to provide assurance on research progress against goals, governance and management of the award.
  • Secretariat for directors fora and activities: Developing an annual programme of meetings to support the networking and collaboration of scheme Directors. This involves organising meeting agenda, developing content for papers e.g. data analysis, drafting reports, presentations and briefing documents.
  • Flexible support to team and community: conduct additional administration tasks and provide a high level of support across the team at peak work times


Qualifications & Experience


Required Criteria:

  • A Masters or PhD degree in biomedical or health sciences research
  • Experience of working in a research funding environment
  • Research management experience in the NHS or HEIs or clinical trial/study


Desirable Criteria:

  • Current knowledge of the UK’s health and care research and policy landscape
  • Experience in the research/grants management
  • Experience in stakeholder management within and across multiple organisations


Why work for us

Join our team and you’ll be working with an exceptional organisation who manage high quality health and care research for the benefit of patients and the public. NIHR is one of the UK’s largest funders of health and care research.


Salary & Benefits

  • £39,200 PA
  • Bonus - subject to company performance
  • 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)
  • Enhanced contributory pension scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Benenden Healthcare
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Laptop, IT equipment and remote IT support


NB: This is a 12 month fixed-term contract


This is an office-based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, usually worked as 1 day per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements.


To Apply

If you are interested in working with us and feel you have the appropriate background and skills, please apply with your CV, (with the cover letter attached in the same document), outlining your suitability for the role and highlighting your experience against the required criteria.


Application deadline is 14 October, but early applications are encouraged as interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

  • Research Manager

    1 month ago

    Twickenham, Greater London, United Kingdom NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Full time £39,200

    Job Title: Research ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Manager to join our team at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). As a Research Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the commissioning and management of our high-profile National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) portfolio of clinical and applied...

  • Research Manager

    1 month ago

    Twickenham, Greater London, United Kingdom NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Full time £39,200

    Job Title: Research ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Manager to join our team at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). As a Research Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the commissioning and management of our high-profile National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) portfolio of clinical and applied...

  • Contracts Manager

    2 days ago

    Twickenham, UK, London, United Kingdom NIHR Full time

    Join Our Growing Contracts Team as a Contracts Manager!Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the future of health and research?The National Institute for Health and Care Research is expanding and looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team. In this new vital role, you’ll help shape and support the development of our...

  • Due Diligence Deputy Manager

    2 months ago

    Twickenham, UK, London, United Kingdom Red Snapper Recruitment | Public Safety Full time

    Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Due Diligence Deputy Manager, a permanent role based in Twickenham. Oversee the operational aspect of the due diligence process, from the completion of the due diligence enquiries pertaining to the application to delivery of report to client. Enhance and maintain effective and professional relationships with...

  • Senior Due Diligence Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Twickenham, Greater London, United Kingdom Red Snapper Recruitment | Public Safety Full time

    Main Responsibilities: As a Senior Due Diligence Manager at Red Snapper Recruitment, you will oversee the operational aspect of the due diligence process, ensuring the completion of due diligence enquiries and the delivery of reports to clients. You will also be responsible for enhancing and maintaining effective and professional relationships with clients...

  • Due Diligence Administrative Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Twickenham, UK, London, United Kingdom Red Snapper Recruitment | Public Safety Full time

    Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for Due Diligence Assistant for a market-leading due diligence and investigations company based in Twickenham.You will be responsible for the administrative duties pertaining to the due diligence function which oversees the client Citizenship By Investment workload. Support the Due Diligence Manager by fulfilling...

  • Clients and Markets Insights Manager

    2 months ago

    London, UK, UK, EC3N 3AX, Central London, United Kingdom BDO UK Full time

    Ideas | People | TrustWe’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly...

  • Portfolio Manager

    3 months ago

    Hampstead, UK, North West London, United Kingdom Buckden Partners Full time

    About The RoleWe are seeking a Portfolio Manager to join dynamic Debt Fund. You will play a crucial role in analysing and evaluating property lending opportunities across entire product set, assessing risks, and providing financial insights and recommendations to support investment decisions. Your expertise in financial modelling, market research, and risk...

  • Account Manager

    6 days ago

    Islington, UK, North London, United Kingdom Demise Live Full time

    Are you ready to help one of the most exciting influencer companies go to the next level?If you answered yes and have a passion for gaming combined with a flair for sales - this is the role for you.You: You are a high achieving, driven, ambitious and confident - ready to take a step up and make your mark in video games with a creative gaming influencer...

  • Senior Project Manager

    2 days ago

    Hounslow, UK, West London, United Kingdom Pegasus Search & Selection Full time

    Our client is a leading Construction Consultancy with offices in London, across the UK and Globally and are passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for their clients, helping their people to realise their potential, and doing their part to create a prosperous society.4-Days Per Week in Hounslow and 1-Day Working from...

  • Product Development Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Wembley, UK, North West London, United Kingdom Round-Peg Solutions Full time

    Are you a Product Manager with a passion for driving the development of cutting-edge products in global organisations? Do you have a strong technical background in audio/communication systems and experience in managing the full product lifecycle?Our exclusive client, a multi-million-pound global Defence manufacturing organisation, require an experienced...

  • Influencer Marketing Manager

    1 month ago

    Islington, UK, North London, United Kingdom Demise Live Full time

    Demise Live are seeking a professional, hard-working, and organised individual with an interest in video gaming and influencers to join their team as Influencer Marketing Manager. Working into Demise Live’s well-honed system of managing and delivering video game marketing services, the Influencer Marketing Manager will become a trusted part of this...

  • Business Development Manager

    5 days ago

    Teddington, UK, South West London, United Kingdom The Lensbury Resort Full time

    Job PurposeAs an integral part of the commercial team, the Business Development Manager (MICE and Elite Sports) will develop, lead and execute the strategic sales plan in order to drive new business across these key segments. Targeting new business through relationship building, effective use of CRM and analysis of all sales pipelines this role will help to...

  • Digital Account Manager

    2 months ago

    Shoreditch, UK, East London, United Kingdom Vouch Global Full time

    Vouch Global is The Creative Performance Agency. Specialising in Paid Media, (Paid Social, PPC, Google, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok), SEO, Influencers, and Social Media Content and Ad Creative.We are looking for a stellar Account Manager with digital marketing and social media experience to join our team on a full-time basis. You will have...

  • Merchandising Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Clapham, UK, South West London, United Kingdom Hush Full time

    MERCHANDISE MANAGER - PROJECTS (FTC)Hush is an ambitious and distinctive fashion brand, with plans to double the business over the next few years. Founded 20 years ago, we are now established as one of the UK’s leading online fashion retailers. We employ around 135 employees across head office and retail, creating and selling a beautiful range of women’s...

  • Part-Time HR Manager or HR Business Partner

    2 weeks ago

    Clapham, UK, South West London, United Kingdom The Analyst Part time

    Part-Time HR Manager or HR Business Partner (3 days per week) 2 days on site (Clapham North)The ideal candidate would be available to start at short notice, with a maximum one-month notice period.About the RoleThe Analyst is hiring for a HR Manager or HR Business Partner, responsible for building and shaping a working environment in which the team can thrive...

  • Marketing Manager

    1 month ago

    Brentford, UK, West London, United Kingdom First Rate Exchange Services Full time

    About the jobPlease note we cannot provide visa support or sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.First Rate is the UK’s largest supplier of foreign currency and a top 5 currency wholesaler globally. We are one of the foremost foreign exchange (FX) experts in the...

  • R&D Tax Manager

    2 weeks ago

    City Of London, UK, Central London, United Kingdom Leonid Group Ltd Full time

    R&D Tax Manager - Top 30 Practice - London (Hybrid | 2 days per week in office)Leonid Group have partnered with a fantastic top 30 Practice who are looking to add to their growing in-house R&D tax team. We are looking for an R&D Tax Manager who has specialist experience dealing with software claims. This role is perfect for a technically strong candidate who...

  • Private PA- Family Office

    1 month ago

    Kensington, UK, West London, United Kingdom Superb People Ltd Full time

    About the position:This is a 1-2, ‘right hand’ Personal Assistant position supporting 2 Co-CEO’s across the family office, their charitable foundations and private life. The PA will enable the Co-CEO’s to be their most productive and efficient by removing obstacles and time consuming tasks. On a day-to-day basis the PA will organise meetings and...

  • Senior Marketing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    City Of London, UK, Central London, United Kingdom BMS Performance Full time

    Are you an experienced and talented marketer looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join our established client's benchmarking and accreditation business as a Senior Marketing Manager. Collaborating with the Head of Marketing, you will play a key role in developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing strategy to drive...