Company Description
The National 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
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.
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 national level while helping to advance the field of social care research.
Main Responsibilities
1. Act as a leader in social care research funding and draw together the various relevant cross NIHR funding streams to synergise and maximise the potential outcomes
2. Working with 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
3. Develop collaborative relationships with committee chairs and Programme director
4. Oversee all aspects of the research management process from setting up funding calls right through to organising the funded research monitoring
5. Monitor the quality and timelines of the work of the Research Managers within the team
6. Lead on strategic projects, with support from Programme Lead
7. Operationalising ad hoc special project work in consultation with the team’s Scientific
8. Advisers and assisting in the preparation of regular reports and papers
9. Attend funding committee meetings in a supervisory capacity
10. Contribute to cross NIHR social care research strategy
11. Lead on portfolio analysis and call analysis to identify opportunities for improvement
12. Progressing development of outline proposals for new initiatives
13. Attending meetings with external stakeholders
14. Working with other social care research funders to coordinate and join up research funding
15. 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
Qualifications
Required Criteria
16. Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
17. Work experience, in the delivery of research funding allocation processes
18. Interest in the strategic issues in health and care research funding and policy
19. Experience of working with local authorities, third sector or government departments
20. Experience in research management, preferably within a social care setting
21. Knowledge of the UK’s social care and health research landscape
22. Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams
Desired Criteria
23. Doctorate (PhD) in Social Sciences or a related field, is highly desirable
Key Competencies
24. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable success in stakeholder management within and across multiple organisations
25. Ability to think strategically, interpreting complex information, putting information in context and having a clear view of the “big picture”
26. Excellent writing skills and meticulous attention to detail
27. Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks,working to challenging targets and deadlines
Additional Information
Salary & Benefits
£47,300 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.
Please note: 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.
Inclusion and Diversity
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.