Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To ensure CPFT meets national, regional and local performance metrics and other key performance indicators for clinical research To establish performance to support CPFT research activity and ensure appropriate Standard Operating Procedures are in place To engage with Trust Directorates, supporting research development and delivery in support of the Trust's R&D strategy To deputise for the R&D Associate Director as required To provide line management to the R&D professional services staff within the R&D infrastructure To develop and manage governance and assurance arrangements that will support the safe delivery of research in the Trust To work with Trust finance colleagues in actively managing the R&D budget To support the Director and Associate Director in compiling and submitting internal and external annual plans, reports and financial returns