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Job Description

The NIHR is funded through the Department of Health and Social Care and was established with the aim of creating a health and care research system in which the NHS supports outstanding individuals, working in world class facilities, conducting leading edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public.

The NIHR Research Infrastructure provides a platform to enable research by creating an environment where early stage and applied research can thrive. Our Research Infrastructure consists of research expertise, specialist facilities, a research delivery workforce and support services. The NIHR invests more than £606 million a year of infrastructure funding through a number of different five year infrastructure funding schemes.

Job Description

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Senior Research Manager to manage a high profile NIHR portfolio of clinical and applied health research infrastructure funding schemes. These schemes drive the delivery of research breakthroughs into life saving treatments for patients, driving innovation and enabling the UK’s international competitiveness in crucial areas of experimental medicine, applied health and care research.

Job Purpose

Reporting to a Programme Lead, and working closely with the Assistant Director of Research Infrastructure, and the Department for Health and Social Care, the postholder will lead the planning and delivery of all activities for their portfolio of research infrastructure schemes. This will include the development of the strategic direction for future funding competitions; leading on the delivery of funding competitions and the management of awards; and working with internal and external stakeholders to capture impact, promote collaborative working and other priority areas relevant to your schemes portfolio.

We are looking for someone with a broad perspective of academia, funding, project management and health related policy. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and provide our community of researchers with support and advice.

Key Accountabilities:

Developing the strategic direction for existing funding schemes Lead the process of commissioning research Development of new funding calls Stakeholder engagement Contract monitoring and annual reporting

Qualifications and Experience:

Required Criteria

A PhD degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or health sciences research Substantial relevant work experience, preferably including the delivery of research funding allocation processes, in one of the following environments: research funding body (either government or charitable), research management within the NHS or HEIs, industry or academia The ability to demonstrate an interest in the strategic issues in health and care research funding and policy

Desirable Criteria

Line management and staff development experience

Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements:

Salary: £51,300+ Candidates may receive offers beyond the listed range

Location: Twickenham , London / Hybrid working model

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 per week

Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays

Employee Benefits Include:

Discretionary Annual bonus

Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance Cover

Benenden Healthcare Membership

Training and Development Opportunities

Season Ticket Loan

NB: This is a hybrid role based at our office in Twickenham, London with a minimum requirement of one in-office day per week. This requirement may increase based on team needs or operational demands.

How to Apply

If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description.

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