About the role
We have a rare opportunity to become pioneer in shaping the future of healthcare, social care, and public health. Our Graduate Scheme offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in every facet of research funding management, where you will contribute to improving the nation's health. If you are interested in working with the NIHR an organisation at the forefront of Health research funding, please read on, to learn more!
Our people are specialists in leading research funding on behalf of organisations for the benefit of wider society. We deliver research management, communications and engagement and provide expertise in the funding and management of commercial and technological innovation. On this scheme you will receive mentoring, professional development and training from experienced professionals in our specialist teams.
This is an opportunity to become an authority in all aspects of General Research Management facing the public sector, this year we are extending our offer to graduates who are particularly interested in developing a career in either Communications and Industry or External Affairs and UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway and will be appointing three graduates in 2024.
What you will do on our scheme
Each step of the 22-month programme will challenge you and develop your managerial skills. You will have the chance to develop your strengths and explore your career aspirations. We enable you to:
1. Learn how health research studies are awarded funding and monitored
2. Review an aspect of our work as part of a study in your first six months to deepen your appreciation of our service
3. Pitch to lead dynamic management projects to develop our grant management services
4. Deliver this 8-month project with tailored mentoring and coaching
5. Pitch to lead a second management project, potentially in a different area of interest
6. Deliver this second 8-month project with greater autonomy
For the Communications and Industry and External Affairs and UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway streams, steps 2-6 will be focused on projects and skill development related to the respective streams.
We see the chance to deliver projects as the best way to become an effective manager. With support throughout the programme, you will be able reflect on what you are learning, to develop your talents and plan your career. On completion of the scheme, you’ll be ready to take your career to the next stage, having acquired a comprehensive understanding of research funding management.
What you will bring to the role
Qualifications
Entry requirements:
The ideal candidates will have a curious mind, be innovative in their thinking, have a passion for improving and a desire to make an impact health research funding.
Education
7. A degree or equivalent experience in biomedical, health or life sciences
8. Transferable skills for scientific/technical office workplace, such as, project planning, presentation of findings
9. Project management and/or business administration training
10. Evidence of financial savvy, budget forecasting
In addition for the Communications and Industry stream:
11. Evidence of research engagement with MedTech, clinical and non-technical audiences, writing news, case studies, features or blogs, talks, podcasts, video or infographics or other online engagement content
In addition for the External Affairs and UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway stream:
12. Experience/knowledge of policy development and standard operating procedures
Technical skills
13. Numeracy, grammar and punctuation skills
14. Ability to present complex information in an easily comprehensible manner
15. Reading and summarising scientific, technical or clinical literature
16. Report writing
17. Information research and analysis
18. Data analysis and presentation
19. Can demonstrate awareness of health research process and ecosystem
In addition for the Communications and Industry stream:
20. Copywriting and editing experience
21. Interest in MedTech/other life science industry developments
In addition for the External Affairs and UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway stream:
22. Are you skilled in the art of influencing and empowering diverse partners?
23. Project planning and presentation of findings
Applications
We don’t require specific work experience to join our scheme but do include examples if you have them (paid or unpaid) in your CV when you apply.
Please hold 07 August in your calendar, as this is the provisional date of the assessment and interview day should you be invited to interview. Quote REF1019H when applying.
How to apply
Are you interested in learning more about this exciting position with the NIHR? Please apply directly via our vacancy page.
This role is with NIHR Coordinating Centre (NIHRCC) and is hosted by LGC.