Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join UCLH's Research Business Development team

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UK's most research-active NHS organisations, with a strong reputation for high-quality clinical research.

The Joint Research Office (JRO) is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Support Manager, with excellent interpersonal skills, relevant experience in research management, feasibility and performance monitoring.

This is a key operational role supporting the delivery of UCLH's commercial research strategy. You will work across the Trust and with external sponsors, CROs and industry partners to support the development and growth of clinical research activity across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the operational management and coordination of commercial research feasibility and EOI processes across UCLH.
• Act as a key point of contact for sponsors, CROs and other external stakeholders regarding research opportunities and feasibility.
• Identify appropriate investigators and research teams and coordinate high-quality responses to study opportunities.
• Monitor commercial research activity, recruitment and delivery against agreed performance measures.
• Analyse research data and business intelligence to identify trends, risks, barriers and opportunities for improvement.
• Work proactively with clinical, research and support teams to resolve operational and delivery challenges.
• Develop and maintain systems and processes for tracking feasibility, performance and research opportunities.
• Horizon scan for new commercial research opportunities and support their development across the Trust.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with sponsors, CROs and other industry partners.

About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details
Date posted: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8388716-A
Job locations: University College London Hospitals, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom

Closing date
The closing date is 16 November 2026. Apply through our website.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Postgraduate level qualification or equivalent extensive experience
• Knowledge and detailed understanding of national R&D priorities and developments
• Expert knowledge and practical application of the UK Research Governance Framework and ethics procedures
• Knowledge of legislation and regulation relevant to healthcare research
• Knowledge of DHSC, NIHR, Research Council and Charity funding streams

Experience

• Relevant and proven experience within a health research environment / research governance role
• Relevant project management experience
• Experience in applying relevant legislation to the set-up and delivery of research
• Relevant research management experience in NHS, Academia or Industry
• Data analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative) including the analysis of multiple sources of information to ensure compliance with targets and performance indicators
• Dissemination of complex, specialist information to internal and external stakeholders
• Allocation of tasks and projects to others and supervision of outcomes
• Experience in Project Management
• Formal Presentations

Desirable

• Analysing practices and implementing policies or systems to improve outcomes
• Experience in compiling and submitting research grant or other funding applications

Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of complex relationship building with stakeholders
• Advanced numeracy and problem solving skills
• Experience of working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience of using databases and of data analytical skills including the analysis of multiple sources of information to ensure compliance with targets and regulatory requirements
• Initiating and delivery projects to targets
• Ability to prioritise conflicting and changing demands
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative
• Experience of delivering training to healthcare or research professionals

Communication

• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Proven ability to proactively drive forward change and develop new systems and processes for working

Personal and People Development

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong desire to share best practice and find improvements in service delivery
• Flexible approach
• Team Player

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstrable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: University College London Hospitals, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Operations Manager, Shamimul Islam, shamimul.islam@nhs.net

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