Research Governance Coordinator

Job overview

Research Governance Coordinator - 22.5 - Fixed term 12 months

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the coordination, administration and data management functions within the Research, Development and Innovation (R&D) team, ensuring the effective delivery of our Trust’s research portfolio. This includes facilitating research feasibility assessments, supporting efficient study set‑up, delivery and closure, and helping to standardise and implement financial and data systems. The role involves close collaboration with clinicians, research nurses, administrative teams, study sponsors, service departments and the North West Regional Research Delivery Network (NW RRDN) to ensure robust review and confirmation of research projects.

A core part of the role will be contributing to the promotion, delivery and monitoring of quality assurance and improvement programmes, ensuring research activity aligns with Trust objectives, regulatory requirements and best practice standards. The post holder will provide guidance and training to research‑active staff, supporting high‑quality and compliant research across the organisation.

This position will also focus on strengthening engagement with community and commercial partners, helping to widen participation in research and enhance the visibility of our work. In addition, the post holder will contribute to the ongoing development of our Quality Management System and performance processes, working closely with colleagues at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will support research governance across the Trust, ensuring all studies meet regulatory, ethical and quality standards while supporting the full research lifecycle from feasibility and approvals through to audit, reporting and study close‑down. You will play a key part in strengthening our Quality Management System, driving continuous improvement and ensuring our processes remain robust and compliant. A central focus of the role will be expanding community engagement, helping to widen participation in research and ensuring our work reflects the needs of the populations we serve. You will also provide expert guidance to research teams, maintain accurate documentation and performance data, support internal and external audits, and build strong relationships with investigators, sponsors, service departments and community partners to promote a high‑quality, inclusive research environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.