Research Funding and Project Manager (Redeployee Applicants Only)

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. We are creating a 'health powerhouse' for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university, in which staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and increased interdisciplinary opportunities. We are now one of the UK's largest health educators and one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.

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.

Person Specification

Key attributes of the successful applicant include: • 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

Please note: This role is only open to redeployees at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployees will not be considered at this time. To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. Please quote reference: 678-26 Closing date for applications: 25th January 2026 at 11:59pm 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. The University of business, practice and the professions