The NIHR, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care, is the UK’s largest health and social care research funder. Working with the NHS, universities, and the public, it delivers world-leading research to improve health, wellbeing, reduce inequalities, and promote economic growth through evidence-based innovation and care.

The NIHR RfPB programme provides funding for high quality health and social care research in the NHS in England, and allocates funding on a regional basis, for project grants of up to £500,000 and 36 months in duration. The team currently manages a portfolio of over 1,400 projects and delivers at least three funding competition cycles per year.

Reporting to a Senior Research Manager, this role will involve managing and supporting the funding processes and to ensure effective monitoring of funded projects.

Other key aspects include the management of a portfolio of funded projects, supporting team members and the improvement of operational processes and working practices. The Research Manager will also be involved in the capture of key outputs and their impact on delivering patient benefit.

Key Accountabilities The Research Manager supports the full research funding cycle, from identifying opportunities and advising applicants to refining applicati...