Research Funding Development Coordinator

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., Reporting into the Funding Research Manager, 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.
  
  At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
1. Outstanding Patient Care 2. Brilliant Place to work 3. Leaders in Children's Health We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise. As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health. Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.