# Research Funding Development Coordinator

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Sheffield
- **Region:** North East and Yorkshire
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** 3 years (Fixed term)
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (30 hours per week may be considered)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-27T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-13T08:52:00.734Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Research_Innovation/Research_Innovation-v8149482
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8149482?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Fixed term 3 year contract

At Sheffield Children's we are dedicated to advancing research excellence and new ideas. Our team supports researchers in securing funding that creates impactful projects and solutions. We are looking for a dynamic, proactive colleague to join our team and help expand our funding opportunities.

You will help support researchers by identifying funding opportunities, managing proposal submissions, and building relationships with funding agencies, supporting the entire lifecycle of research grant applications—from pre-award to post-award phases. Your work will involve collaboration across multiple departments, offering resources and guidance to enhance funding proposals.

If you are passionate about supporting research projects and have experience with the grant application process then this role may interest you.

Join us in a meaningful role that directly supports research and helps secure funding for projects to shape the future of children and young people's healthcare.

### Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Associate Director for R&I,  your main responsibilities will include:

- Research Grant Support: Provide guidance, oversight, and hands-on support to ensure that all research proposals meet the highest standards
- Funding Coordination: Collaborate with The Children’s Hospital Charity to coordinate research funding calls, contributing to impactful research that advances healthcare.
- Process Management: Oversee grant applications, awards, and projects to ensure seamless administration, from initiation to completion, following the established requirements and procedures of the Trust.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note interviews are planed for June 2026.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 3549 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at \[email protected\]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Significant previous experience of working in a research support environment and/or understanding of research funding systems, managing research projects and clinical trial methodology and logistics
- Experience of peer review in grant/award management gained either from working in a grant management environment or being a grantee.
- Experience in the management and coordination of funding committee structures
- Experience of planning and organising scientific meetings

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- First degree in biomedical / scientific discipline or equivalent experience

**Desirable**

- Postgraduate qualification
- Project Management Qualification or relevant experience in PM or funding management

### Knowledge and Skills

**Essential**

- Strong knowledge of the UK Research funding landscape
- Research finance knowledge including SoECAT creation
- Ability to communicate complex information and requirements to a wide range of audiences.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and using them to produce written formal reports with quality presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects / assignments adapting to changes to deadlines
- Strong team working skills; the ability to understand the interaction of, and engage with, the priorities of other in relation to their own work
- Analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

## Documents

- [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909)
- [sch local benefits summary (pdf, 120.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2368)
- [research funding development co-ordinator jdps (pdf, 278.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10449038)

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