Job Description
Join Us as a Senior Research Manager – Lead the Future of Social Care Research
Are you a driven and experienced professional passionate about shaping the future of social care? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Research Manager to join or Research Programme for Social Care team (RPSC) at the NIHR, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing our growing Social Care Programme .
About Us
The Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). We work in partnership with the NHS, universities, local government, other research funders, patients, and the public. The NIHR funds, enables, and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth.
Job Description
In this high-impact position, you will work in close collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care, influencing policy and practice through evidence-based research. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change at a level while helping to advance the field of social care research.
Main Responsibilities
Act as a leader in social care research funding
Working with our Programme Lead and Programme Director as well as other Senior programme manager, take overall responsibility for major social care research funding including the Research Programme for Social Care
Develop collaborative relationships with committee chairs and Programme director
Oversee all aspects of the research management process from setting up funding calls right through to organising the funded research monitoring
Monitor the quality and timelines of the work of the Research Managers within the team
Lead on strategic projects, with support from Programme Lead
Contribute to cross NIHR social care research strategy
Lead on portfolio analysis and call analysis to identify opportunities for improvement
Progressing development of outline proposals for new initiatives
Working with the RPSC Scientific Advisers and other key NIHR social care leaders, such as directors of relevant Research Units and Schools, to develop NIHR’s social care offering
Required Criteria
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a related field
Substantial relevant work experience, including the delivery of research funding
Experience in research management, preferably within a social care setting
Interest in the strategic issues in health and care research funding and policy
Experience of working with local authorities, third sector or government departments
Knowledge of the UK’s social care and health research landscape
Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams
Desired Criteria
Doctorate (PhD) in Social Sciences or a related field, is highly desirable
Key Competencies
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable success in stakeholder management
Ability to think strategically, interpreting complex information
Excellent writing skills and meticulous attention to detail
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Salary & Benefits
£48,600 per year
Bonus - subject to company performance
25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)
Enhanced contributory pension scheme
Life Insurance
Benenden Healthcare
Season Ticket Loan
Please note: This position is offered as a fixed-term contract for a duration of 12 months.
This is a hybrid role based at our office in Twickenham, London with a minimum requirement of one in-office day per week. This requirement may increase based on team needs or operational demands.
Application
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 LGC Group.
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