Business Research Director

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

We are seeking an experienced Business Research Director to support Research & Development at Barts Health NHS Trust. The post holder will oversee the effective operation of Research & Development, managing the daily business of hospital and group-based research functions, and acting as the 'executing agent' for resolving issues.

The ideal candidate will have experience of research grant funding, NHS or Higher Education financial management, and managing staff, including motivating and managing performance. They will also have experience in providing financial services and/or advice to non-finance managers and PIs.

The Business Research Director will be responsible for managing the risk register relating to finance and business development for the R&D, ensuring that risks are updated on datix, are managed appropriately and escalated as required. They will also present the risk register for approval to the R&D SMT on a monthly basis.

The post holder will provide secretariat and reports for R&D Finance working groups, Hospital and Trust Research Board, ensuring that all reports are submitted on time and that an action log and minutes are taken for each meeting, for sign-off by the Chair.

They will also be responsible for managing R&D's staffing establishment to ensure that all new posts and vacancies are in line with budget and that R2Rs and e-forms are raised in line with Trust policies and procedures.

The Business Research Director will take overall responsibility for the local Induction of finance and business development staff in R&D, working with wider R&D leadership team to ensure consistency across all R&D staff, including providing coaching and advice to new staff as required.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the daily business of hospital and group-based research functions
  • Act as the 'executing agent' for resolving issues
  • Manage the risk register relating to finance and business development for the R&D
  • Present the risk register for approval to the R&D SMT on a monthly basis
  • Provide secretariat and reports for R&D Finance working groups, Hospital and Trust Research Board
  • Manage R&D's staffing establishment
  • Take overall responsibility for the local Induction of finance and business development staff in R&D

Requirements:

  • Experience of research grant funding
  • NHS or Higher Education financial management experience
  • Managing staff, including motivating and managing performance
  • Providing financial services and/or advice to non-finance managers and PIs

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