Overview
The NETSCC Contract Transition Manager role at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Coordinating Centre in Southampton will help guide the transition from the current contract with the Department of Health and Social Care to a new delivery arrangement.
What will you be doing?
This newly created role will be central to managing the transition between contracts, ensuring continuity of service and compliance with existing obligations. You will support the NIHRCC Transition Group by coordinating meetings, developing agendas, tracking actions, and leading short to medium term projects related to the transition. You should be able to work proactively with senior managers to help achieve the objectives for the Transition Group, be able to influence stakeholders and provide analysis and evaluation of specialised information, data and concepts, while identifying gaps in understanding.
Key Responsibilities
* Developing and managing transition plans for service delivery as we move from one contract to the next
* Delivery on short and medium term projects as set by the Transition group, acting as a specialist project manager
* Using discretion and judgement to provide specialist advice, guidance and recommendations on the management of a change programme and their activities, supporting decision making and service delivery
* Monitor and maintain records and reports to satisfy internal and external requirements
* Preparing reports and communication for internal and external stakeholders
Who we are looking for
You will be a knowledgeable and influential Change and Transition professional with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You will bring substantial knowledge of project and change management.
Other skills to be successful
* An excellent ability to create organisational plans and processes for work activities
* Be able to understand complex organisational problems that come with transition and resolve them with professional and specialist knowledge
* A demonstrable ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
* A strong stakeholder engagement approach
* Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience in guiding teams through transitions
Why join us
We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. To look after them we offer:
* A generous benefits package
* Hybrid working (typically 20% office-based)
* A culture of wellbeing and support we have been signatories of the six standards of Mental Health at Work commitment since 2019
* A commitment to personal development with opportunities for growth
The role is offered at 35 hours per week, but we will consider part-time (minimum of 28 hours). Please indicate any preference on your application.
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Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Early application is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
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