Research Manager, Partnerships
Research Manager, Partnerships
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Job Description
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK andMarie Curie is also the UKs largest charitable funder of palliative and end of life care research. Our Research Management & Impact team oversees a diverse and growing portfolio of funded projects research partnerships and knowledge mobilisation activities. Youll join a collaborative forward-thinking team dedicated to building the evidence base that drives real-world improvements in palliative and end of life care.
As our Research Manager - Partnerships youll play a pivotal role in building and nurturing strategic partnerships to advance palliative and end of life care research in the UK. You will lead the setup of a new Palliative and End of Life Care Research Funders Forum coordinate stakeholder engagement activities and support impact planning across a select portfolio of research grants. This is a unique opportunity to help shape national research priorities and influence the future of care through collaboration insight and innovation.
Main responsibilities:
- Establish and manage a new Research Funders Forum for palliative and end of life care engaging with the Government and charitable funding bodies.
- Plan and organise workshops and other activities following the identification of the top 10 research priorities in the collaborative Palliative and end of life care Priority Setting Partnership with the James Lind Alliance.
- Identify new opportunities for strategic research partnerships by reviewing databases and networks.
- Monitor a small portfolio of externally funded research projects ensuring delivery and maximising their policy and practice impact.
- Manage partnership agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs).
- Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including research funders academic collaborators and sector bodies.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Policy Caring Services Comms) to amplify the reach and impact of research outputs.
- Stay informed on developments in the research and end of life care landscape to inform strategic decision-making.
Key Criteria:
- Background in research (delivery or support) and solid knowledge of the UK research funding environment.
- Educated to at least degree level in a health or research-related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple complex projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence working across stakeholders to build and maintain engagement.
- Understanding of research impact and experience organising external-facing events or workshops.
- Research presentation experience and knowledge of qualitative/quantitative methods.
- Familiarity with the charity sector or palliative care landscape will be an asset.
Please see the full job description here.
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: 27 June 25
Salary: 35530 - 39474 per annum 3500 London Weighting Allowance if Applicable
Contract:Fixed-term contract for 24 months full-time (35 hours per week)
Based:Hybrid. Working from home and our Embassy Gardens office in London (at least 2 days a week).
Benefits youll LOVE:
- Flexible working. Were happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity inclusion and equity in the workplace and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures perspectives and lived experiences.
Were happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
