Research Funding Development Coordinator

Research Funding Development Coordinator

The closing date is 27 July 2026

At Sheffield Children's we are dedicated to advancing research excellence and new ideas. Our team supports researchers in securing funding that creates impactful projects and solutions. We are looking for a dynamic, proactive colleague to join our team and help expand our funding opportunities.

You will help support researchers by identifying funding opportunities, managing proposal submissions, and building relationships with funding agencies, supporting the entire lifecycle of research grant applications—from pre‑award to post‑award phases. Your work will involve collaboration across multiple departments, offering resources and guidance to enhance funding proposals.

If you are passionate about supporting research projects and have experience with the grant application process then this role may interest you.

Join us in a meaningful role that directly supports research and helps secure funding for projects to shape the future of children and young people’s healthcare.

• Research Grant Support
  :
  Provide guidance, oversight, and hands‑on support to ensure that all research proposals meet the highest standards.
• Funding Coordination
  :
  Collaborate with The Children’s Hospital Charity to coordinate research funding calls, contributing to impactful research that advances healthcare.
• Process Management
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  Oversee grant applications, awards, and projects to ensure seamless administration, from initiation to completion, following the established requirements and procedures of the Trust.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and well‑being programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you thrive at work and beyond.

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

• First degree in biomedical / scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Project Management Qualification or relevant experience in PM or funding management.

• Significant previous experience of working in a research support environment and/or understanding of research funding systems, managing research projects and clinical trial methodology and logistics.
• Experience of peer review in grant/award management gained either from working in a grant management environment or being a grantee.
• Experience in the management and coordination of funding committee structures.
• Experience of planning and organising scientific meetings.

• Strong knowledge of the UK Research funding landscape.
• Research finance knowledge including SoECAT creation.
• Ability to communicate complex information and requirements to a wide range of audiences.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and using them to produce written formal reports with quality presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects / assignments adapting to changes to deadlines.
• Strong team working skills; the ability to understand the interaction of, and engage with, the priorities of others in relation to their own work.
• Analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

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.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pro rata)

Fixed term

3 years

Full-time, Part-time

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Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust