Research Partnership Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M20 4BX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

Development of key relationships and communications initiatives Set up, build and maintain partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, charities, other NHS sites, and academic institutions Identify and develop key partnership networks Promote research internally within the Trust and externally with pharmaceutical companies, charities, other NHS sites, and academic institutions Develop and implement communications strategies on research developments in consultation with the Christie Research Communications Manager Produce a range of media and communication materials appropriate to a variety of stakeholder groups Responsible for the R&I content on The Christie intranet and internet relating to partnerships Advise on, and when appropriate, ensure the implementation of new practice/developments within the Division and across the Trust which may have an impact on the effective and efficient delivery of research Work, liaise and communicate with colleagues across the Trust to improve the quality of research and research services Provide and receive complex and sensitive information to colleagues and vendors Support timely contract negotiations by liaising closely with business development and research teams Communicate highly complex strategic information to groups of people at a variety of levels Project management Identify, plan and implement service improvements to modernise research services and practices within the Trust Lead on key research partnerships and collaborations, ensuring that business activities are delivered to target and meet agreed timelines Plan and organise a broad range of complex research activities ensuring all are completed on schedule and adjustments are made for any issues that arise Progress the activities of key research strategy themes Facilitate the development of strategic plans for research and the creation of business plans to support research and research service developments inline with Trust's strategic objectives Liaise with the Business Planning Team, the Sponsor and the Research Teams to facilitate prompt contract negotiations Identify opportunities to develop and pilot new research projects Ensure that all research services are delivered meeting agreed deadlines and objectives within a strategic framework set by the NHS and/or the Trust General project management duties include: o Facilitate key partnership meetings as required o Provide information and advice on appropriate collaborations, targeting of applications, dissemination of data and clinical trial implementation o Monitor timelines for study set up key stakeholders o Plan and organise own work to ensure delivery of corporate and directorate aims and objectives Events management Organise research events on behalf of the division including workshops and symposia aimed at a range of different audiences Host key partners such as pharmaceutical companies and charity representatives on tours of research facilities to raise the profile of the organisation Arrange for appropriate personnel to take part in discussions with external organisations and stakeholders on local, regional and national committees Management of key metrics for reporting purposes Assist in ensuring that performance and other board/service reports on the Trust's research activities are produced in a timely manner for Division board, other performance committees and to external bodies as required Collate and analyse quantitative and qualitative data for the Trust's annual reports such as academic publications, trials recruitment and research grant income Assist in the development of new systems for streamlining operational reporting Maintain databases and other records systems Finance and research grant management Regularly ensure all potential partnership funding opportunities are identified and disseminated to the appropriate staff within the Trust in a timely manner Facilitate key grant applications to enhance the Trusts research income portfolio (i.e. provide medical writing support and collate business cases) Support with ensuring that service contracts are in place with external service providers for the delivery of research services by the Trust Development of operational processes Regularly maintain a high level strategy for R&I within the Trust that meets local, regional and national priorities and requirements Maintain a clear understanding of local, regional and national policies relevant to clinical research in the NHS and uphold the Trusts standards Implement SOPs to improve working practices Regularly ensure that systems are established for the organisation and management of research activities under coherent programmes and themes Other key skills Strong IT skills using various software packages including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Good presentation skills to deliver information to a variety of audiences Strong scientific background and knowledge of academic and industry research processes to understand and progress complex experimental ideas Excellent time-management, attention to detail and medical/scientific writing skills to produce detailed accurate reports within tight timeframes Continuing professional development Undertake continuing personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and satisfy the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework requirements relating to the job Attend and participate in meetings and training courses as identified and/or agreed by the line manager and division Develop core leadership skills with a view to providing future management to an expanding team Freedom to Act The post holder will be guided by precedent and clearly defined occupational policies, protocols, procedures or codes of conduct. Work will be managed, rather than supervised and results outcomes will be assessed at agreed intervals by the individuals the post is accountable to. Perform any other duties within the range of skills and abilities of the post holder, as required Work unsupervised and autonomously within the range of skills and abilities of the post holder, as required while adhering to the Trusts policies and procedures This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role and commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the post. Duties may be reviewed and amended from time to time in response to the changing needs and priorities of the service.

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