Strategic Development Director for Research Capacity and Capability

1 week ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Summary

The NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the role of Strategic Development Director. This position is responsible for developing, delivering, and implementing strategic plans to build research capacity and capability at organisational and regional levels.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for line managing and coordinating the work of teams established to support strategic development of research delivery capability and capacity. They will also create and lead a 3-year RRDN Strategic Implementation Plan in line with the RDN strategic aims, developed in conjunction with regional partners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic plans to build research capacity and capability
  • Line manage and coordinate the work of teams established to support strategic development
  • Create and lead a 3-year RRDN Strategic Implementation Plan
  • Work with the RDN Coordinating Centre in the strategic oversight of the RDN Portfolio

Requirements

  • Experience of working in the health and care research sector, the health and social care service sector or academic environment at a senior level
  • Experience of contributing to the development of national policy or strategies and translating those into regional plans
  • Significant experience of managing a large budget with solid knowledge of financial process requirements
  • Direct experience of business planning and robust financial management at appropriate scale
  • Good understanding of performance management techniques
  • Knowledge of utilising Business Intelligence solutions to work within a performance management framework

Skills and Abilities

  • Highly developed leadership, strategic thinking and planning skills with the ability to demonstrate these in highly political environments
  • Demonstrable ability to use autonomy to undertake actions as a result of own interpretation of policy and guidance
  • Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information orally and in writing, both internally and externally
  • Extensive experience of delivering presentations to large groups of stakeholders in often pressured and politically sensitive environments
  • Ability to plan, manage, adjust and deliver complex projects involving multiple agencies and individuals and a broad range of activities to tight deadlines
  • Ability to understand the long term or widespread implications of decisions
  • Good IT skills, particularly in use of Web applications and MS Office applications
  • Ability to travel to different locations across the region and nationally to attend meetings and conferences

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