Research Programme Manager

Job overview

Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria.

We are seeking a  Research Programmes Manager who will provide leadership in the development, coordination, and management of larger-scale research programmes within the Trust.

This role will complement the Clinical Research Operations Manager by focusing on programme development and partnership working, while also supporting the growth of the Trust’s research portfolio and reputation

The postholder will play a key role in identifying, securing, and initiating new research opportunities, working across clinical and academic institutions to develop sustainable, high-quality research programmes.

Main duties of the job

• They will bring expertise in research funding, programme management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that new research is successfully established and aligned with Trust and national priorities.

Programme Development & Leadership

• Lead the development and management of large, multi-partner research programmes.
• Support investigators with the development of larger funding applications, including grant writing, costing, and submission.
• Provide expert guidance on research design, governance requirements, and strategic alignment with NIHR, UKRI, and other funders.
• Oversee the start-up of new research programmes, establishing suitable infrastructure, partnerships, and resources are in place.
• Monitor progress of ongoing programmes, identifying risks and mitigating barriers to delivery

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Oversee the start-up of new research programmes, establishing suitable infrastructure, partnerships, and resources are in place.
• Monitor progress of ongoing programmes, identifying risks and mitigating barriers to delivery

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).