Senior Programme Manager

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom LGC Group Full time
  • Department: Programme and Project Management
Company Description

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare research?

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Senior Programme Manager to join our esteemed Research Programmes teams

As a Senior Programme Manager, you'll be at the forefront of leading some of the most impactful funding schemes in healthcare research. From leading all aspects of the NIHR Biomedical Research Units (BTRUs) to steering the prestigious Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) and Policy Research Programme (PDG), and coordinating Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) initiatives, your expertise will drive innovation and excellence in healthcare.

This isn't just another job – it's an opportunity to be part of a ground-breaking movement that directly impacts the health and well-being of millions.

Working closely with the health and care research community, we commission and invest in applied health research and training that responds to the diverse needs of UK communities, and addresses health system priorities.

Amongst these funding schemes are:

NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Units (BTRUs) which have been developed in partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHS BT) to undertake research to improve the supply of blood, blood products, stem cells, tissues, and organs for transplantation. The team currently manages a portfolio of six units representing an investment of £20 million, and competitively recommissions the units every five years.

NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) and Programme Development Grants (PDG) fund collaborative, multidisciplinary programmes of applied research to solve health and social care challenges. PGfAR awards are typically granting £2.5 million over 5 years. The team actively manages a portfolio of 311 grants and 6 competitive cycles per year.

The NIHR RfPB programme provides funding for high quality health and social care research in the NHS in England, and allocates funding on a regional basis, for project grants of up to £500,000 and 36 months in duration. The team currently manages a portfolio of over 1,300 projects and delivers three funding competition cycles per year.

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Directors, the role will include leading the next competitive round of commissioning of the BTRUs and oversight of the BTRU portfolio and working collaboratively with other Senior Programme Managers to contribute to the strategic and operational development and management for PGfAR, PDG and RfPB teams.

The role requires a strong leadership style, along with the ability to work collaboratively with team members and relevant specialists across the organisation. The post provides the opportunity for exciting external liaison, with interfaces to UK government, academia, charities, industry and the clinical community.

Key responsibilities

Overall responsibility of the BTRU team's commissioning and monitoring activities, and overseeing the team in these activities

Contributing to and leading strategic programme and departmental initiatives that relate to the three research programmes, specifically taking a lead on common strategic initiatives and sharing of good practice between the teams

Drafting SOPs, work instructions and template documents and issuing guidelines

Attending committee meetings in a supervisory capacity, providing advice to the committee when required

Act as a representative of BTRU, PGfAR and RfPB in NIHR cross cutting working groups as appropriate

Liaising regularly with internal and external stakeholders, including attending, organising and leading meetings, representing the funder's perspective at meetings and promoting and representing funding programmes at external events

Identifying enhancements to working practices and defining, implementing and supporting the processes to deliver operational excellence

Developing and maintaining excellent professional relationships with other GMG teams, applicants and award holders and with colleagues within NIHR and across customer organisations, and acting as a role model to colleagues at all levels

Operationalising ad hoc special project work; assisting in the preparation of regular programme reports and papers

Line management of up to three members of staff

Monitoring the quality and timelines of the work of Research Programme Managers within the BTRU, PGfAR and RfPB teams in line with the agreed indicators

Staff recruitment and mentoring, training and supervision of new and existing staff.

Qualifications

A degree in biomedical, health or social sciences

Experience of working in a research management environment

A track record in successful management of projects and programmes

Able to think strategically, interpreting complex information

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Excellent analytical and complex problem solving skills

A higher degree in a medical, scientific, technical or social discipline

Line management and staff development experience

Grant management and research commissioning experience

Knowledge of the UK's health and care research landscape

Solutions orientated with evidence of developing and implementing adaptable, practical and effective quality-controlled processes, and implementable recommendations

Cultural awareness/sensitivity, and evidence of a commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity

A continuous improvement mentality, with a desire to provide an effective and efficient research management service for all stakeholders.

Additional Information

Why work for us
Join our team and you'll be working with an exceptional organisation who manage high quality health and care research for the benefit of patients and the public. NIHR is one of the UK's largest funders of health and care research.

Salary & Benefits

  • Bonus - subject to company performance
  • 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)
  • Enhanced contributory pension scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Laptop, IT equipment and remote IT support

We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements.
This is an office based, home working (hybrid) role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 1 day a week, 4 days a month, which might increase, subject to team requirements.

Application
If you are interested in working with us and feel you have the appropriate background and skills, please apply with your CV, with the cover letter attached in the same document, explaining what you feel you could bring to the company, outlining your suitability for the role.

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