In line with NIHR guidance, to develop and co-ordinate systems for Trust access by external researchers, including arranging pre-engagement checks; maintaining close liaison with Human Resources/recruitment services To ensure contracts with other organisations, including commercial organisations, are scrutinised and are satisfactory and acceptable to the Trust and signed off Closely working with investigators, sites and other relevant parties to formulate and oversee study set-up milestones and timelines. Supporting the review of new research grant applications. Providing expert guidance to investigators on the requirements for KGH sponsorship. Supporting investigators with compiling sponsorship documents and regulatory submissions (including Ethics, Human Tissue Authority (HTA), Confidentiality Advisory Group (CAG), Health Research Authority (HRA) assessment and local assess, arrange and confirm assessments). Advising and supporting the NHS and academic costing and contracting processes as sponsor. Ensuring studies are supported to a prompt approval in line with KGH and national timeframes whilst ensuring the review is to the highest ethical, legal, governance and scientific standards. Regularly updating each party with information on the progress of studies in set-up. Processing and reviewing amendments on behalf of KGH as sponsor and other changes to studies during their life course.