Research & Innovation Manager
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley, Surrey, GU16 7UJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£59,798 to £67,020
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
Shape the future of research and innovation across one of the NHS's leading research-active Trusts. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an ...
As Research & Innovation Manager, you will provide operational leadership across a diverse and growing research portfolio, ensuring effective service delivery, robust governance arrangements, strong performance management, and continuous quality improvement.
- Lead the day-to-day management and development of the Research & Innovation service.
- Monitor and drive performance against NIHR and local research objectives and metrics.
- Provide expert advice on research governance, regulatory compliance and research approvals.
- Develop and implement policies, standard operating procedures and systems that support safe, efficient and compliant research delivery.
- Support inspection readiness and coordinate responses to external inspections and reviews.
- Lead on operational performance reporting, data quality and continuous service improvement.
- Contribute to workforce planning, staff development and the leadership of a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
- Support the financial sustainability of the research portfolio through effective costing, income management and resource planning.
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant university degree in Life Science or Clinical Sciences/ Health care related professional qualification or equivalent level.
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
- ICH-GCP Certification
Desirable: - Project Management qualification; - PhD or equivalent professional experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a management role in either NHS or academic research environment.
- Extensive experience of research governance management in the NHS, academia or pharmaceutical industry.
- Extensive knowledge of research project lifecycle from set up to archiving
- Experience of working with research contracts and legal agreements, in particular the review, drafting and amendment of such agreements
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- An excellent understanding and extensive experience of research governance and other relevant regulations relating to clinical research including, but not limited to, UK Framework for Health and Social Care research Human Tissue Act, ICH-GCP, Data Protection/GDPR, MHRA
- In depth knowledge of non-commercial funding and application processes for clinical research.
- An understanding of commercial research in the NHS and academia
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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