Band 6 Research and Development Business Manager - Bristol

Job overview

AWP Research and Development (R&D) are seeking a motivated Business Manager with an interest in improving the lives of individuals with mental health difficulties through research. This role within R&D supports the growth of research across AWP in recent years. It is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Manager with an interest in research, to help the department further innovative and creative practice.

The R&D Business Manager will provide a business support and development function, alongside financial and contracts management of research in AWP. We are a small but important team, with approximately 35 research staff supporting the development and delivery of research.

Our work covers a broad range of topic areas, including exploring novel treatments for psychosis, bipolar, difficult-to-treat resistant depression and dementia. You will work with our supportive and inclusive team to manage the business and administration across the department.

This position offers an opportunity to use your skills and experience in a stimulating and rewarding environment. We look forward to hearing from you.

Right to Work in the UK This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

The R&D Business Manager will support the Director and Associate Director in the smooth operational management of R&D, providing excellent administration functions throughout the department to include:

General and specialist advice and assistance in the preparation, negotiation and execution of a range of research contracts and agreements.

Support with the financial management of R&D budgets, including grant finance preparation, reporting, budget support and forecasting.

Liaison with external Sponsors, funding agencies (including industry, charities, Department of Health & Social Care, NIHR), and other organisations to negotiate financial and contractual obligations – liaising with Trust departments as required.

Management of the Trust’s Research Capability Funding (RCF) calls for projects.

Pre and post research award grant support.

The role is offered for a minimum permanent contract of 30 hours per week (0.8WTE) up to 37.5 hours per week (1.0WTE), which is flexible on the wishes of the successful candidate.

Interviews will take place on 15th July at Fromeside in Bristol. You will need to be available to attend the interview in person on this date.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To promote, develop and lead a research positive environment that supports high quality research by supporting research leaders. This will include encouraging, initiating, and building and supporting collaborative relationships with other partners to contribute to the development of programmes of research.

To act as the first point of contact for all grant-related and commercial related enquiries.

To support R&D within the Trust, through the day to day provision of advice and financial information to researchers and the Finance Department, under the guidance of the R&D Senior Management Team.

To support the Director and Associate Director in the smooth operational management of R&D, including the provision of excellent administration functions throughout the department.

Accountable for the provision of business coordination to R&D in line with internal and external cycles of business. To ensure the timely, comprehensive and monthly performance reporting by R&D.

To undertake other defined project work as required.