Band 6 Research and Development Business Manager - Bristol

Job summary

AWP Research and Development (R&D) are seeking a motivated Business Manager with an interest in improving the lives of individuals with mental health difficulties through research. This role within R&D supports the growth of research across AWP in recent years. It is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Manager with an interest in research, to help the department further innovative and creative practice.

The R&D Business Manager will provide a business support and development function, alongside financial and contracts management of research in AWP. We are a small but important team, with approximately 35 research staff supporting the development and delivery of research.

Our work covers a broad range of topic areas, including exploring novel treatments for psychosis, bipolar, difficult-to-treat resistant depression and dementia. You will work with our supportive and inclusive team to manage the business and administration across the department.

This position offers an opportunity to use your skills and experience in a stimulating and rewarding environment. We look forward to hearing from you.

Right to Work in the UKThis position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

The R&D Business Manager will support the Director and Associate Director in the smooth operational management of R&D, providing excellent administration functions throughout the department to include:

General and specialist advice and assistance in the preparation, negotiation and execution of a range of research contracts and agreements.

Support with the financial management of R&D budgets, including grant finance preparation, reporting, budget support and forecasting.

Liaison with external Sponsors, funding agencies (including industry, charities, Department of Health & Social Care, NIHR), and other organisations to negotiate financial and contractual obligations - liaising with Trust departments as required.

Management of the Trust's Research Capability Funding (RCF) calls for projects.

Pre and post research award grant support.

The role is offered for a minimum permanent contract of 30 hours per week (0.8WTE) up to 37.5 hours per week (1.0WTE), which is flexible on the wishes of the successful candidate.

Interviews will take place on 15thJuly at Fromeside in Bristol. You will need to be available to attend the interview in person on this date.

About us

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

25 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

342-CS034-0626

Job locations

R&D Office, Fromeside

Manor Road

Bristol

BS16 2EW

United Kingdom