Research Manager Information & Support

Job description

Job responsibilities

Title:Research Manager Information and Support

Salary:£34,500-£38,324 (depending on experience) plus £3,500 London Living Allowance if applicable

Hours/Contract:35 hours per week (part-time considered)

Contract Type:Permanent

Based:Home-based

Closing date:22nd October 2023

Interview date:TBC

Our Information and Support team has unique proximity to people affected by terminal illness. You will support both teams by helping to identify the challenges faced by those affected by terminal illness and facilitating the development of research questions to address strategic thematic priorities physical and mental health and wellbeing; financial security; relationships, carers and bereavement; and inequality and inequity in end-of-life experience.You will also facilitate the day-to-day delivery of information and support through smaller-scale literature reviews and collaborative user research.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of generating and using research evidence to inform practice
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills to work with people affected by death, dying and bereavement and with other teams within the organisation
• Ability to prioritise your work, and work independently
• A problem solver who can take proactive action to address any issues
• Resilient and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Whats in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

For more information or an informal chat please contactImogen.Pinnell@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Shortlisting and Interviews will happen on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree
• Evidence of research experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating evidence in accessible ways to diverse audiences
• Experience of producing academic outputs, including research papers and conference presentations

Desirable

• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues in
• a UK wide organisation.
• Experience of working in a similar role within NHS or
• similar sized charity organisation

Other requirement

Essential

• Commitment to keeping up to date with best practice and attending relevant training
• Willingness to undertake occasional travel within the UK

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

Marie Curie

Address

One Embassy Gardens

8 Viaduct Gardens, London

SW11 7BW

Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)