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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Research & Development
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in managing complex research projects, strong communication and leadership skills, a proactive approach to risk management, and the ability to balance competing priorities.
  • You will manage research projects, engage stakeholders, oversee budgets, ensure compliance, monitor performance, and coordinate teams to achieve research objectives effectively.

Requirements

  • You will need a proven track record in managing complex projects or programmes in a research or academic environment
  • excellent communication and leadership skills
  • a proactive approach to risk management and process improvement
  • the ability to work across disciplines
  • balance competing priorities
  • drive forward strategic objectives is essential

Responsibilities

  • Project Management: Leading and managing multiple research projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
  • Strategic Planning: Supporting the development and implementation of research strategies aligned with organisational goals and priorities.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, funders, collaborators, and regulatory bodies, to facilitate effective communication and partnership working.
  • Financial Oversight: Managing program budgets, monitoring expenditure, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements and financial procedures.
  • Governance and Compliance: Ensuring research projects adhere to ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
  • Performance Monitoring: Tracking program outcomes, evaluating progress, and reporting on performance to senior management and funders.
  • Team Coordination: Supporting or leading teams involved in research delivery, including assigning tasks, mentoring staff, and fostering a collaborative working environment.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Research Programme Manager position?

A proven track record in managing complex projects or programmes in a research or academic environment, along with excellent communication and leadership skills, is required.

What are the main responsibilities of the Research Programme Manager?

The main responsibilities include overseeing project management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, financial oversight, governance and compliance, performance monitoring, and team coordination.

What kind of projects will I be managing as a Research Programme Manager?

You will be managing complex, high-value research programmes that may span across multiple departments, focusing on various aspects of healthcare and academic research.

Who will I be liaising with in this role?

You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, such as researchers, funders, collaborators, and regulatory bodies.

Is previous experience in healthcare research preferred?

Yes, previous experience in managing research projects in a healthcare or academic setting is preferred for this role.

How does the organisation support sustainability?

UCLH is committed to sustainability and aims to achieve carbon net zero for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040, embedding sustainable practices throughout the organisation.

Will I have direct reports as a Research Programme Manager?

Yes, you may support or lead teams involved in research delivery, including mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative working environment.

What funding and regulatory requirements must be adhered to?

Research projects must adhere to ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies, ensuring compliance with all relevant funding guidelines.

What types of research will be conducted at UCLH?

UCLH conducts research in various areas, focusing on complex illnesses, including women’s health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases.

How can I contact someone for further information about this role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Karl Peggs through Sharon Hay at the email address s.hay@ucl.ac.uk.

UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services in six hospitals in central London.

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Mission & Purpose

University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most renowned healthcare providers. The Trust delivers high-quality patient care across a range of specialties, including cancer, neurology, women’s health, and emergency services. UCLH is committed to clinical excellence, research, and education, aiming to improve health outcomes through innovative treatments and world-class facilities. Their mission is to provide exceptional care and to advance medical knowledge for the benefit of patients and the wider community.