The Role
Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHRP) – an Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) – is seeking an ambitious, dynamic Project Manager to help deliver on a partner wide portfolio of activity.
NHRP is a collaborative partnership between Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle City Council, and Northumbria University. Our collective mission is to drive change in the health, wealth, and wellbeing of over 3.2 million people living in the North East of England and North Cumbria.
As a pioneering AHSC, we integrate health research, clinical excellence, education, and innovation to address major regional health challenges. We work to break down barriers, foster collaboration, and promote a whole-system approach that spans the life course, in partnership with NHS and local authority colleagues.
You can find out more about Newcastle Health Research Partnership
As part of NHRP core team you will work across NHRP’s programme areas, managing and delivering a range of cross partner projects in priority areas. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of health and research transformation in the North East.
We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment. The position is available immediately, is offered on a full-time basis but part time would be considered. For a confidential conversation in the first instance, please contact Holly-Ann Jardine ()
Interviews will be held on Monday 23rd March
To apply please submit your cover statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria of this role (no more than 2 A4 sides) along with your CV.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop an understanding of NHRP Partners and the wider ecosystem. Using this knowledge, manage and deliver a range of projects to support the development of fit for purpose guidance, toolkits, and resources
2. Act as the main point of contact for all parties involved in each project on a day-to- day basis, communicating clearly with the project leads, project teams, collaborators, and stakeholders
3. Prepare detailed project timelines and milestones, monitoring progress on a continuous basis, with a clear understanding of any impact on the critical path
4. Actively manage project progress to achieve milestones within set timescales. This may involve collaboration with other organisations e.g. funders, local authorities, and the voluntary and community sector
5. Ensure the early identification of potential risks to meeting required objectives and coordinate the development of plans to recover the situation where possible, keeping the key stakeholders fully appraised throughout
6. Organise regular project update meetings, maintaining appropriate communication with all stakeholders and ensuring actions are created in line with the project objectives and timelines. Ensure agreed actions are undertaken by those assigned responsibility
7. Establish, organise and contribute to project management groups as required to support the project e.g. Advisory Boards, Steering Groups
8. Manage the project finances including forecasting and liaison with the relevant partner finance teams to ensure financial transactions and reporting are managed in line with the centre’s budget
9. Take responsibility for identifying own learning needs, including identifying appropriate learning opportunities to ensure up to date knowledge of NHRP’s priority areas
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
10. Experience of project management and demonstrable ability to deliver results on time and within budget
11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally
12. Excellent organisational and time management skills
13. Excellent financial management skills
14. Knowledge of project management methodologies
15. Excellent IT skills, including competent use of Microsoft Office including MS Project, Excel and Access
Desirable
16. Experience of working in or with HEI, NHS or Local Authority
17. Experience of research management and governance
Attributes and Behaviour
18. Able to effectively collaborate and communicate with a variety of colleagues and stakeholders
19. Able to work to deadlines, organise own workload and work independently
20. Works collaboratively with others, plays a positive role in teams and establishes and grows relationships across and between organisations where different skills, expertise and opinions are valued
21. Able to think creatively to come up with new ideas, good problem-solving skills and an ability to imagine beyond the status quo
22. Attention to detail
23. A proven ability to be adaptable, innovative and proactive in project work
24. An energetic and “can do” approach which will inspire and enthuse others; ability to work flexibly and cooperatively with others
25. Enthusiasm to undertake training and learn new skills
Qualifications
26. Degree or equivalent level qualification plus experience in a similar role or significant vocational experience.
Desirable
27. Project Management qualification
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a Gold award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 29140