Grants Manager | University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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.

SKilled and experienced in research support?
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Research and Development Department's Grants Team at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) for a grants manager. This is an essential role which provides expert assistance to investigators in research grant management and support, and underpins UHS's research activities and income generation. You will join a specialist team within the dedicated R&D infrastructure at Southampton General Hospital, liaising closely with a range of researchers, R&D teams, service support departments, external funders and collaborators.

This full‑time position delivers an important expert role offering skilled support to researchers from conception to completion of research studies in line with nationally agreed benchmarks for initiation and delivery of research, and also UHS strategic priorities.

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 are committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. We proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We are 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.

• Manage the grant function within R&D, including the grants register, reporting metrics, quality checking, and costings.
• Develop 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 by addressing 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.

• Proactive and confident communicator with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to grasp financial details relating to research projects and early career researchers’ personal development.
• Strong team player who can manage time independently and meet deadlines.
• Robust understanding of the funding programmes and processes used to support the delivery of high‑quality research.
• Strong commitment to public service values and working for the benefit of patients and recipients of healthcare.

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