Grants Manager

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The closing date is 26 January 2026

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

• Manage grant function within R&D, including management of grants register, reporting metrics, quality checking, and costings.
• Be responsible for developing grant costings for research projects and personal awards in accordance with submission deadlines and funders guidelines.
• Work with clinicians to establish interest and scope for participation in research studies and build local capacity through working to address their support needs and barriers to involvement.
• Provide expert knowledge to investigators and R&D colleagues on funding information, rules and guidelines.
• Work with University of Southampton investigators and professional support teams to support joint grant applications.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

We need a proactive and confident communicator with a keen eye for detail.

You will be able to grasp financial details relating to research projects and early career researchers' personal development. You will work well within a team whilst being able to manage your own time, work independently and take responsibility for meeting deadlines. Ideally, you will have a robust understanding of the funding programmes and processes used to support the delivery of high-quality research.

You will have a strong commitment to public service values and working for the benefit of patients and recipients of healthcare.

• Clinical/scientific degree or equivalent demonstrable experience relevant to the role
• Experience of carrying out costings for research grants
• Experience of research support at an NHS Trust, university or commercial clinical setting.
• An understanding of current R&D issues in the NHS
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role
• Experience of working in a large teaching hospital or University
• Experience of the set
  - Previous experience in using IRAS or NRES databases for R&D applications p or delivery of commercial clinical research
• Demonstrable ability in using Excel spreadsheets
• Significant experience of using systems processes which support the delivery of high-quality clinical care in a clinical research environment
• Evidence of current and on-going GCP training
• Knowledge of EDGE as a RM&G tool

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearpa or pa pro rata