Costings and Contracts Officer

Job Overview

Costing & Contracts Officer (Band
6) – Noclor NHS Research Office – North London.

Are you experienced in research costing and contracts and looking to take on a more senior, specialist role?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and smart‑working costings and contracts officer to provide expertise and leadership to the department, including costing clinical research studies.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a costings and contracts officer. The post holder will be expected to provide support to the management team in relation to their R&D responsibilities and undertake a range of research administrative and support tasks that contribute to the effective running of the Research Operations Unit.

The Costing and Contracts Officer will work as an integral part of the Research and Development Department, helping to promote and further research in the NHS and contribute to the Trusts Research Strategy.

The post holder will be expected to lead on the costing and contract review of both new research studies and study amendments for both commercial and non-commercial sponsored studies as well as provide expertise and guidance in matters relating to costing and contracts to fellow staff.

This is a key role within the Costings and Contracts Service, with responsibility for leading the development, review, and negotiation of study costings and contracts for NIHR portfolio studies.

You will work closely with sponsors, academics, finance teams, and external partners to ensure studies are set up efficiently, in line with national frameworks, and compliant with governance requirements. You will also contribute to expanding research activity across NHS and non-NHS settings and improving access for underserved populations.

You will also contribute to Noclor's research funding activity, supporting investigators through grant application processes, helping to maintain the funding pipeline, and assisting with post‑award administration in liaison with finance and operational teams.

You will be part of the Noclor NHS Research Support Service based in Kentish Town—a collaborative and high‑performing team committed to promoting the best in research.

We work across the North London Research Delivery Network, partnering with leading academic institutions such as UCL and Imperial College London, alongside GP practices, care homes, and community services.

We offer a range of training and development opportunities to support your career progression in research management.

• This is a primarily office‑based role (Monday to Friday)
• Home working is not permitted during the first six months; thereafter, one day per fortnight may be worked from home

• Lead on the development, review, and negotiation of research study costings in line with national frameworks (e.g. ACoRD, NIHR guidance)
• Take ownership of research contracts and agreements, liaising with sponsors, legal, and finance teams
• Provide specialist advice on costing, contracts, and research governance to internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee financial tracking, forecasting, and reconciliation of study budgets
• Identify, manage, and resolve issues relating to study set‑up, costing, and contracting
• Contribute to the development and improvement of costing and contracting processes within the service

• Degree in a science, health, IT or related subject, or equivalent experience in an NHS or commercial research environment.

• Postgraduate qualification
• NCVR principles and commercial research finances in NHS

• Significant experience working in a healthcare research support environment. Working knowledge of national research contract templates (mCTA, mNCA, MTA, DTA) and costing frameworks (ACoRD, SoECAT, FEC).
• Strong knowledge of the UK clinical research landscape including NIHR, HRA, MHRA, and ICH GCP.
• Experience of grant application procedures and terms and conditions of major funding bodies.
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and amending research contracts and legal agreements.
• Good knowledge…