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St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Research Grants and Contracts Officer

The closing date is 04 January 2026

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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.

Main duties of the job

Ideally with previous experience, the role will support the coordination and management of research funding across the GESH NHS Group. Key responsibilities include providing expert guidance on grant applications, negotiating and executing research contracts, and ensuring financial oversight throughout the lifecycle of funded projects. The post-holder will liaise with internal teams and external partners, including funding bodies and sponsors, to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations. They will maintain accurate records, monitor income and expenditure, and contribute to strategic initiatives that promote research excellence and innovation across the organisation.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

12 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year pa pro-rata incl HCAS (inner london)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

200-NN-7584453-A&C-Z

Job locations

Tooting

Blackshaw Road, SW17 0RE

London

SW17 0RE


Job description

Job 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 Groups 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.

Job description

Job 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 Groups 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

Desirable

  • Postgrad
  • Project Management

Experience

Essential

  • 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

  • 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
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a similar role
  • ICH-GCP

Desirable

  • Postgrad
  • Project Management

Experience

Essential

  • 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

  • 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

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tooting

Blackshaw Road, SW17 0RE

London

SW17 0RE


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tooting

Blackshaw Road, SW17 0RE

London

SW17 0RE


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Group Deputy Director of R&I

Subhir Bedi

subbir.bedi@stgeorges.nhs.uk

07345462992

Details

Date posted

12 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year pa pro-rata incl HCAS (inner london)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

200-NN-7584453-A&C-Z

Job locations

Tooting

Blackshaw Road, SW17 0RE

London

SW17 0RE


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