Visa Note for International Applicants
This employer offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for skilled worker visas. However, eligibility requirements for UK work visas must be verified directly with the employer. Please check if your qualifications and experience meet the specific requirements for this role before applying. International candidates should ensure they understand all visa requirements, including English language proficiency and potential health surcharges.
Job Summary
The Research Finance Costings & Grants Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting research activities across Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), overseeing the pre-award, costings, and financial management of a complex and diverse research grant portfolio. With over 600 active projects and annual research income of £28m, this post is central to ensuring effective costing, financial oversight, and income recovery for both commercial and non-commercial research.
Company Information
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals with a rich history of pioneering pediatric care and research. The hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive, with staff networks supporting diversity and inclusion including REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE, and Women’s networks.
Location Details
This position is based at Great Ormond Street Hospital, located at Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH. The hospital is easily accessible by public transport and is situated in the heart of London, providing excellent opportunities for both professional and personal development.
Salary Information
The salary for this position is £64,156 to £71,148 per annum inclusive, which is competitive for the London area and reflects the seniority and complexity of the role. This salary is paid under the Agenda for Change pay scheme at Band 8a.
Working Pattern
This is a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week. The standard working hours are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, though some flexibility may be required to meet business needs and deadlines.
Contract Type
This is a permanent contract, offering job security and opportunities for long-term career development within the NHS research environment.
Language Requirements
Excellent written and spoken English is essential for this role, as it involves complex financial documentation, presentations to senior management, and communication with diverse stakeholders across the trust and partner organizations.
Education Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- Training in Grant Costing & Project management (Including SoeCATs)
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- 5+ years research finance or NHS finance experience
Desirable Qualifications
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>Experience of Change Management and Process Improvements
>Qualified CCAB Accountant or undertaking CCAB training with relevant experience at a senior level
Skills and Abilities
Essential Skills
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to multi-task, meet external deadlines and organise a large work load
- Proven interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with staff all levels
- Ability to present to senior management committees and lead discussions with senior staff
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to advise and negotiate with senior academic staff, providing options and solutions as required
- Ability to make decisions and taken action accordingly
- Commitment to team working
Knowledge & Experience
Essential Experience
- Gosh Values
- Demonstrable Research experience in medical/clinical research environment
- Experience of Grant costing and developing grant applications
- Experience of establishing, administering, leading and facilitating meetings
- Excellent knowledge of research processes and procedures
- Experience of project/programme management
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues, research collaborations and networking
- Experience of budget management
Desirable Experience
- Experience of Change Management and Process Improvements
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Name: Mikesh Mistry
Title: R&I Finance Business Partner
Email: mikesh.mistry@gosh.nhs.uk
Phone: 02074059200
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Apply via NHS Jobs website.
For International Applicants
1. Verify your eligibility for a UK Skilled Worker visa with the employer before submitting your application
2. Prepare your CV highlighting relevant experience in research finance and grant management
3. Ensure you have all necessary documentation including proof of qualifications and right to work
4. Contact the employer directly to discuss sponsorship requirements if you have specific questions
5. Be prepared for potential video interviews due to location requirements
Certificate of Sponsorship
This employer offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates. 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 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.
Application Deadline
The closing date is 11 November 2025. Early application is encouraged as interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis.
Employer Website
For more information about the organization, please visit https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab).
Privacy Notice
Please review Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice for information on how your data will be processed and protected.
About Us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Reference Number
Reference number: 271-RI-7387389-A
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.