Job summary An opportunity has arisen in the Research Development and Innovation Directorate to support the merger and expansion of the Trusts R&D service. The post holder will play a key role in development and implementation of the financial tracking and monitoring of research activities across all of the Trusts sites. This will involve in helping with costing & contracting for Research activity and ensuring research activity is invoiced for in a timely manner, dealing with queries associated with this and facilitating research teams to understand the research processes. This will involve working closely with staff involved in the wider invoicing process such as Finance, Governance Team and Senior R&D Management to ensure accurate reporting and review of activity. The post holder will have knowledge of the Trusts finance systems. The post holder must possess excellent communications skills and the ability to work on their own initiative as well as working in a team environment. They must have a flexible approach to this growing post and department. The post holder will need to communicate to a range of staff groups and tailor information to ensure it is easily understood. This post will be based at both the Heartlands and QE sites, but will be required to travel between all Trust sites. Informal discussions about the post can be directed to: Kabir Mohammed on 0121 371 4188 Main duties of the job The post holder will play a key role in development and implementation of the financial tracking and monitoring of research activities across all of the Trusts sites. This will involve in helping with costing & contracting for Research activity and ensuring research activity is invoiced for in a timely manner, dealing with queries associated with this and facilitating research teams to understand the research processes. This will involve working closely with staff involved in the wider invoicing process such as Finance, Governance Team and Senior R&D Management to ensure accurate reporting and review of activity. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-1088368 Job locations Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent numeracy and literacy A levels or equivalent of ONC in Business Studies plus experience in undertaking a range of work procedures NVQ3 with experience in undertaking a range of work procedures Experience Essential Evidence of a methodical approach and effective organisational skills Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (outlook, excel, word) Experience of dealing with the Public/ Customer service experience Additional Criteria Essential Excellent organisational skills and administrative ability Team player A proven problem solving ability IT literate Intermediate level MS office skills A proven ability to interpret data Ability to analyse and report data in a format which is consistent with the needs of the audience Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines Proactive and able to work on own initiative Enthusiastic and self-motivated Ability to demonstrate integrity and common sense Good communication skills Team player Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent numeracy and literacy A levels or equivalent of ONC in Business Studies plus experience in undertaking a range of work procedures NVQ3 with experience in undertaking a range of work procedures Experience Essential Evidence of a methodical approach and effective organisational skills Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (outlook, excel, word) Experience of dealing with the Public/ Customer service experience Additional Criteria Essential Excellent organisational skills and administrative ability Team player A proven problem solving ability IT literate Intermediate level MS office skills A proven ability to interpret data Ability to analyse and report data in a format which is consistent with the needs of the audience Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines Proactive and able to work on own initiative Enthusiastic and self-motivated Ability to demonstrate integrity and common sense Good communication skills Team player 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)