Research Funding Manager - Tooting

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City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

We are looking for an enthusiastic and efficient Research Funding and Project Manager to take part in a range of ongoing clinical research studies within the Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infection (CNPI), focusing on Vaccine, Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection, Prevention and Control studies. As Research Funding and Project Manager you be responsible for managing complex research projects at CNPI, from identification of funding opportunities through to project completion, including all aspects of pre- and post-award administration, ensuring compliance with CSG and funder regulations. You will be expected to work independently with minimum supervision and will be required to anticipate and resolve problems that may prove bottlenecks in the achievement of agreed milestone goals.  

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing complex research projects at CNPI, from identification of funding opportunities through to project completion, including all aspects of pre- and post-award administration, ensuring compliance with CSG and funder regulations. This  involves hands-on support and administration of complex proposals and/or projects establishing good communication and appropriate approval processes with the JRES funding team.

Person Specification

• Successful track record in managing and coordinating complex research projects in a University.
• Accurate worker and high attention to detail including when under pressure.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team / team building and management skills.
• High level of prioritisation and organisation to manage a high volume of work and priorities effectively.
• Strong organisational, time-management and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and personal initiative to solve problems, a self-starter with ability to work unsupervised.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications: 31st May 2026 at 11:59pm.

Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c  15th June 2026.

Further information is available in the job description. 

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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