# Band 6 Research and Development Business Manager - Bristol > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust Partnership NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-research-and-development-business-manager-bristol/05ac1394-acd4-47f2-8c43-c8b00fe45a30 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-research-and-development-business-manager-bristol/05ac1394-acd4-47f2-8c43-c8b00fe45a30.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust Partnership NHS Trust - **Town:** Bath - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 18 months (This post is covering career break) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (30-37.5 hours per week will be considered) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-25T08:22:11.647Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Somerset/Bristol/Avon_Wiltshire_Mental_Health_Partnership_NHS_Trust/Research_Development/Research_Development-v8085949 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8085949?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.awp.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Adaptable and flexible approach to duties to meet deadlines and the changing needs of the organisation. ### Experience **Essential** - Operational management experience including project, financial and line management ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to NVQ level 7/Degree level qualification or equivalent qualifications / experience ## Documents - [financial support & discounts (pdf, 919.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2794) - [value of the nhs pension scheme (pdf, 279.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2795) - [inclusive top 50 uk employers list (pdf, 78.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2439) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 544.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10379056) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.