Research Governance Manager

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NHS Blood and Transplant Research Governance Manager The closing date is 18 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary NHS Blood and Transplant has a world-renowned Research and Development Programme. Our national NHSBT research programme funds, hosts and sponsors a range of research activity, in collaboration with academic partners. Research topics are extensive, outputs are high impact and all activity is linked to NHSBT operational goals. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking Research Governance Manager to join our Research Governance Office to support the delivery of our research strategy, and beyond. This post sits within a team that supports NHSBT scientists both pre- and post-award. The Research Governance Manager will have responsibility for advising and supporting researchers on all aspects of research governance; managing processes associated with research study development, project delivery and research study approvals. Reporting to the Senior Research Governance Manager, the post holder will support practices to ensure that research activities undertaken by NHSBT are conducted according to GCP, the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and other relevant policy, regulations and guidelines. The Research Governance Office is fast paced and workload is varied, therefore you will have a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational and communications skills. This position requires a demonstrable grasp of the regulatory research environment, alongside a flexible, professional approach. Main duties of the job In this role you will be required to:- To act as key point of contact for research staff and provide expert guidance and information about clinical research governance issues including Sponsorship, agreements, insurance and indemnity, financial arrangements, data protection, research passport scheme and research ethics. Develop and manage processes related to research study development, demonstrating key knowledge and experience when carrying out activities relating to research delivery and approvals. Support practices in line with criteria as set out in the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and Clinical Trials regulatory environment To analyse complex research project protocols for application for Sponsorship on a regular basis, assessing institutional risk, establishing research study type and making recommendations for sponsorship decisions. To play a key role within the Research Governance Office and carry out other tasks and project work associated with driving forward operational improvements, such as supporting with annual reporting of awards. About us It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people t