Research Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation, NIHR Infrastructure

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Research Manager to support the monitoring evaluation and learning activities of a high profile National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) portfolio of clinical and applied health research infrastructure funding schemes. 

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Research Manager - Monitoring and Evaluation within the Infrastructure team the post holder will support the development and implementation of strategies and solutions to embed new approaches to award level data monitoring and reporting across the research infrastructure portfolio and the implementation of scheme level monitoring evaluation and learning approaches including impact evaluation. 

We are looking for someone that has experience of working  with an array of data sources (metrics narrative and financial reporting information) a basic understanding of research impact and a broad perspective of academia funding and project management. You will work closely with the rest of the Infrastructure team as well as the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning team. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders so you should be confident in interacting with your peers and the external scientific community and able to demonstrate critical thinking. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual reporting process: support the management of the annual reporting process including the maintenance of forms and guidance notes organisation of briefing workshops for the award holders and collation of annual reports. Also review and feedback on annual reports to provide assurance on progress against goals governance and management of awards

• Support the review and implementation of new approaches to annual reporting: manage and support elements of  the ongoing review of current processes and the development of a fit-for-purpose approach to annual reporting taking into account the need to provide both adequate assurance and up-to-date evidence of progress and impacts. Manage work related to the identification and implementation of a new digital solution for annual reporting

• Analyse reporting outputs: support the quantitative and qualitative data analysis  for projects across the infrastructure portfolio including strategic reviews and where feasible and appropriate produce visual representations of progress using data collected and collated for reporting purposes

• Provide flexible support to the team and the line manager:  take a flexible approach to work tasks muck in and provide support on additional tasks across the team during busy times

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Criteria:

• A degree in biomedical or health sciences research (or significant equivalent sector experience)
• Understanding of the processes that might be involved in the monitoring of funding awards and evaluation of programmes
• Experience of working in one of the following environments research funding/management research management within the NHS or HEIs e.g. clinical trial/study coordination including in applied health areas such as pharma biotech or academia

Desirable Criteria:

• Current knowledge of the UKs health and care research and policy landscape
• Experience in research/grants management and/or monitoring and evaluation of research
• Experience in stakeholder management within and across multiple organisations

Key Competencies: 

• Excellent planning and organisational skills ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and work to challenging targets and deadlines
• Ability to write reports and analyse data demonstrating excellent attention to detail 
• Team player with an ability to build effective working relationships

Additional Information :

Compensation Benefits & Working Arrangements:
Salary: 40300 pa 
Location: Twickenham London / Hybrid working model
Contract Type: Full time 9 month FTC 
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Annual Leave: 25 days plus UK public holidays

Employee Benefits Include:
Annual discretionary bonus 
Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme
Life Insurance Cover
Benenden Healthcare Membership
Training and Development Opportunities 
Season Ticket Loan

NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly flexible working arrangements. This is an office based hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices 1 day each week this may increase subject to team requirements. 

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 Essential and Desirable Criteria outlined in the job description. Additionally share your enthusiasm for working with the NIHR.

Inclusion and Diversity
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age disability race colour 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 colour race nationality ethnic or national origins religion or belief age or trade union membership. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract