Job summary
- Main area
- Research & Innovation
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 3 years (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 425-26-7989225
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Research Funding Development Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Permanent|
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.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary this year, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First degree in biomedical / scientific discipline or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualification
- Project Management Qualification or relevant experience in PM or funding management
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- 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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gillian Gatenby
- Job title
- Associate Director - Research and Innovation
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 271 7417
- Additional information
Please contact Gillian by email initially if you have any queries regarding the role.
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