Job summary
This
is a fixed term role until 31 March 2027.
The NIHR is
looking for a Programme Manager with experience of research management or
working in a research environment.
The Programme Manager position will work as part of the Global Health
team and be responsible for managing and delivering research programmes and
capacity strengthening activities funded by the UK Official Development
Assistance (ODA) budget.
A successful applicant will be flexible, proactive, responsible, have
great communication skills and be able to work as part of a team to ensure
delivery of the relevant portfolio of work.
We encourage individuals who are considering
applying to contact the hiring manager.
Please
note, a hybrid-working arrangement is in place and the post holder will be
welcome to work the larger percentage of their time from home. Other flexible
working arrangements are available on request.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will be responsible for the management of programmes of NIHR
funding and research capacity strengthening. The post also includes engagement
with external stakeholders, including researchers and their host organisations,
to promote and develop research careers.
You will need significant experience of
working within an office environment, a high level of interpersonal and
communications skills and an ability to develop good working relationships
within and across teams.
You must have
excellent organisational skills for example project management skills.
You will be required to prioritise, schedule
and manage the delivery of a complex, wide ranging, time-critical and
unpredictable workload.
You will also
need advanced computer skills, in particular in Excel, Word and
PowerPoint. Experience of Google
applications would be an advantage.
About us
The
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has a mission to improve
the health and wealth of the nation through research. The NIHR plays a pivotal
role in attracting, training and supporting the best researchers and
complements the additional NIHR investment in world-class research facilities
and a skilled research workforce.
This role is hosted by the Leeds Teaching
Hospitals Trust (LTHT) and delivers the work of the NIHR, leading on policy,
strategy and delivery in respect of academic training in England and working
closely with other NIHR centres and the Science Research and Evidence (SRE)
Directorate at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Programme Management
- Working with Senior Programme Managers
the post holder will be required to manage change in response to external
events and new policies; this may require the reformulation and adjustment of
plans and strategies to ensure that the programmes in the post holders
portfolio remain fit for purpose;
- Management
of peer review panels and advisory boards including: identifying prospective
panel members, invitations to join panels/boards, drafting panel/board terms
of reference and guidance, management and organisation of panel meetings;
- Provide secretariat for panels,
boards and implementation groups as required;
- Drafting
and revision of application forms and guidance for new and existing schemes;
- Provide written feedback to applicants
to programmes/scheme applicants in the post holders portfolio;
- Handle complex queries and complaints about
the application process and funding decisions by telephone, email, and in
person;
- Work with the Senior
Programme Managers to plan and implement the process for administering the
schemes in the post holders area of responsibility;
- Play a key role in planning the annual cycle and timing of schemes
in the post holders area of responsibility;
- Working
with the other Programme Managers, Senior Programme Managers and
Administration Manager to monitor workload and co-ordination of administrative
functions across the portfolio;
- Writing
reports and working papers as required, and;
- Research
and publicise out puts and impacts of the programmes in the post holder's
portfolio.
- Awards management
- Prepare
and check announcement letters, contracts, and payment schedules for new
awards;
- Deal with and track
requests for changes, including variations to awards and contracts;
- Maintain a clear and comprehensive
audit trail in compliance with Department of Health and Social Care
contracting policy;
- Liaise
with external stakeholders to monitor progress of schemes, and work closely
with Senior Programme Managers on monitoring and evaluation of schemes in the
post holders area of responsibility.
- Monitoring
of individual trainee progress through the reading of annual reports and
subsequent liaison with trainees where necessary.
- Communication and Engagement
- Publicise the NIHR Academy
activities through attendance and presentations at external meetings, seminars
and conferences;
- Assist Senior
Programme Managers in dealing with a range of people nationally at all levels
of seniority both internal and external to the NIHR Academy in line with DHSC
policies;
- Organisation of workshops and
stakeholder meetings as required;
- Assist
the Senior Programme Managers in generating and maintaining strong nationally-
based networks and positive working relationships within HEIs, other areas of
NIHR, relevant parts of the NHS and other health-related organisations,
particularly at the level of senior research leaders/sponsors to benefit the
NIHR Academy programmes.
- Contributing
to briefings requested from Ministers offices and other government
departments.
- Liaise with members of
the NIHR Academy Executive Senior Management Team and Senior Programme
Managers in order to meet responsibilities and undertake duties effectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Programme Management
- Working with Senior Programme Managers
the post holder will be required to manage change in response to external
events and new policies; this may require the reformulation and adjustment of
plans and strategies to ensure that the programmes in the post holders
portfolio remain fit for purpose;
- Management
of peer review panels and advisory boards including: identifying prospective
panel members, invitations to join panels/boards, drafting panel/board terms
of reference and guidance, management and organisation of panel meetings;
- Provide secretariat for panels,
boards and implementation groups as required;
- Drafting
and revision of application forms and guidance for new and existing schemes;
- Provide written feedback to applicants
to programmes/scheme applicants in the post holders portfolio;
- Handle complex queries and complaints about
the application process and funding decisions by telephone, email, and in
person;
- Work with the Senior
Programme Managers to plan and implement the process for administering the
schemes in the post holders area of responsibility;
- Play a key role in planning the annual cycle and timing of schemes
in the post holders area of responsibility;
- Working
with the other Programme Managers, Senior Programme Managers and
Administration Manager to monitor workload and co-ordination of administrative
functions across the portfolio;
- Writing
reports and working papers as required, and;
- Research
and publicise out puts and impacts of the programmes in the post holder's
portfolio.
- Awards management
- Prepare
and check announcement letters, contracts, and payment schedules for new
awards;
- Deal with and track
requests for changes, including variations to awards and contracts;
- Maintain a clear and comprehensive
audit trail in compliance with Department of Health and Social Care
contracting policy;
- Liaise
with external stakeholders to monitor progress of schemes, and work closely
with Senior Programme Managers on monitoring and evaluation of schemes in the
post holders area of responsibility.
- Monitoring
of individual trainee progress through the reading of annual reports and
subsequent liaison with trainees where necessary.
- Communication and Engagement
- Publicise the NIHR Academy
activities through attendance and presentations at external meetings, seminars
and conferences;
- Assist Senior
Programme Managers in dealing with a range of people nationally at all levels
of seniority both internal and external to the NIHR Academy in line with DHSC
policies;
- Organisation of workshops and
stakeholder meetings as required;
- Assist
the Senior Programme Managers in generating and maintaining strong nationally-
based networks and positive working relationships within HEIs, other areas of
NIHR, relevant parts of the NHS and other health-related organisations,
particularly at the level of senior research leaders/sponsors to benefit the
NIHR Academy programmes.
- Contributing
to briefings requested from Ministers offices and other government
departments.
- Liaise with members of
the NIHR Academy Executive Senior Management Team and Senior Programme
Managers in order to meet responsibilities and undertake duties effectively.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a health or life-science discipline or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Masters Degree in a health or life-science discipline or equivalent experience
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively as an advocate for health services research and development Assimilate information quickly, and apply knowledge quickly and effectively to new problems Ability to work as part of a team, build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally to the organisation Deliver work on time, to anticipate fresh demands, and to delegate effectively Effective liaison skills with the ability to deal tactfully with colleagues, senior academics, NHS managers, members of the public and various stakeholders Advanced level oral and written communication skills Confident and comfortable talking and presenting to others Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex scientific and policy information Good working knowledge of word processing, databases, spreadsheets Ability to work accurately with attention to detail Ability to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to tackle complex problems, identify solutions and implement them Experience of drafting reports/papers
Experience
Essential
- Experience of research and /or research management Experience of project management An understanding of public sector health research and its management An interest in many areas of health research and a willingness to work across discipline boundaries
Desirable
- Postgraduate research and/or research management experience An understanding of health research capacity development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a health or life-science discipline or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Masters Degree in a health or life-science discipline or equivalent experience
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively as an advocate for health services research and development Assimilate information quickly, and apply knowledge quickly and effectively to new problems Ability to work as part of a team, build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally to the organisation Deliver work on time, to anticipate fresh demands, and to delegate effectively Effective liaison skills with the ability to deal tactfully with colleagues, senior academics, NHS managers, members of the public and various stakeholders Advanced level oral and written communication skills Confident and comfortable talking and presenting to others Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex scientific and policy information Good working knowledge of word processing, databases, spreadsheets Ability to work accurately with attention to detail Ability to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Ability to tackle complex problems, identify solutions and implement them Experience of drafting reports/papers
Experience
Essential
- Experience of research and /or research management Experience of project management An understanding of public sector health research and its management An interest in many areas of health research and a willingness to work across discipline boundaries
Desirable
- Postgraduate research and/or research management experience An understanding of health research capacity development
