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Senior Research Manager

NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research)
Twickenham
2 weeks ago
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We're Hiring: Senior Research Manager.

Are you passionate about the intersection of research, policy, and impact? Do you thrive in environments where strategic thinking meets collaboration and execution? We're looking for a Senior Research Manager to be the bridge between our researchers, funders, and health policy makers.


Job Description

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.


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
  • Line management


About You

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
  • The ability to demonstrate an interest in the strategic issues in health and care research funding and policy


Desired Criteria:

  • Line management and staff development experience.


Salary & Benefits

£48,600 to £51,300 per year

Bonus - subject to company performance

25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)

Enhanced contributory pension scheme

Life Insurance

Benenden Healthcare

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NB: This is an office based, hybrid role, with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices in Twickenham worked as one day per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements.


NB:Closing date for applications is 5pm 8th September interviews to be scheduled from the 15th September.


Application Process

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. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the NIHR.

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