Head of Strategic Research Development, Hireful
Location: Peterborough office with hybrid working flexibility.
Contract Type: Permanent.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
Benefits include:
* Flexible working
* Generous annual leave
* Private medical insurance (including dental and optical)
* Pension scheme
* Sick pay
* Death in service
* Employee assistance programme
* Bike loan scheme
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Eyecare
* Discount portal
Closing date: Wednesday 3 December 2025. Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 8 December 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 15 December 2025.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and delivery of the charity's research strategy in priority and emerging research areas.
* Horizon scan and translate strategic priorities into deliverable research funding initiatives.
* Mobilise multi-partner collaborations to accelerate progress from concept to delivery.
* Provide line management for research programme managers, offering direction, guidance and professional development to ensure coherent delivery across research themes.
* Deputise for the director of research development and partnerships as required, representing the charity with senior stakeholders, making timely decisions, and ensuring strategic continuity across portfolios.
Qualifications
* Experience in research strategy, development, funding or portfolio management within the health, biomedical or life sciences sector.
* Strategic insight into how research is funded and evaluated.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to build productive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
* Strategic thinker, confident, assertive, able to make sound decisions, delegate effectively, and keep processes moving at pace.
* Experience in line management or team leadership of senior research roles is desirable.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
About the Charity
The charity is the leading UK charity focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. They have invested over £71 million into research over the last ten years and work closely with clinicians, scientists and patients across the UK to drive innovation and improve care.
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