Clinical Research Partnership Manager(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

As Clinical Research Partnership Manager, you will support the development of pre-clinical, clinical, and patient-centred research projects. Your work will help translate ideas into competitive funding proposals and sustainable research collaborations.

You will join a team of Research Development Managers supporting the Agriculture, Food & Health theme, while collaborating across other research areas within the University. The role is based primarily at the Whiteknights Campus, with regular engagement at the RBFT London Road site, which is easily accessible by foot or public transport.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support and grow collaborative clinical research across the University–NHS partnership
• Work closely with academics, clinicians, and external partners to develop high-quality research proposals
• Advise on UK and international clinical research funding opportunities
• Support funding applications from concept through submission
• Provide guidance on patient and public involvement (PPI) in research
• Ensure projects align with ethical approval processes and clinical research governance requirements
• Manage a varied portfolio of projects, working to tight deadlines
• Contribute to the generation of external research income

Your work will align with national research governance and ethics frameworks, including guidance from the Health Research Authority:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/health-research-authority

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a strong fit for this role if you bring:

• Experience working effectively within a team-based research development environment
• The ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and meet competing deadlines
• Knowledge of clinical research funding mechanisms in the UK and internationally
• Experience supporting, developing, or contributing to clinical research funding applications
• An understanding of clinical research governance, ethics approval, and patient and public involvement
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Visa & Right to Work Information

Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker visa route, applicants requiring sponsorship are advised to confirm their eligibility before applying. Visa options will only be discussed with candidates invited to interview.

Official guidance is available here:

Skilled Worker visa overview:
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Right to work in the UK:
https://www.gov.uk/check-job-applicant-right-to-work

Working Environment & Benefits

• Based at the award-winning Whiteknights Campus (15 consecutive Green Flag awards)
• Regular collaboration with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
• 26 days annual leave, plus 8 University closure days (including bank holidays)
• Flexible working arrangements supported where operationally possible

Equality, Inclusion & Flexible Working

The University of Reading is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workforce. We actively support:

• The Athena SWAN Charter (gender equality)
• The Race Equality Charter
• LGBT+ inclusion
• Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2)
• Applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working are welcomed and considered in line with business needs.

Why Join the niversity of Reading?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking institution where your work directly supports research that improves health outcomes and strengthens links between academia and clinical practice—locally and beyond.