This exciting opportunity has arisen to develop and build the capacity and capability of the currently, small research team so it can become a key player and expand its ability to deliver a wide-ranging portfolio of studies, including commercial, in the community setting in the South West. It is an opportunity to apply your management and leadership skills to the research agenda, to align with and in support of the organisations strategic aims; to provide the best quality care to all it serves and attract and retain high calibre staff to deliver this care. The research team is looking for a confident, enthusiastic and innovative professional who will be a key figure in evolving and driving forward the implementation of the organisations RD&I Strategy. You will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the infrastructure and systems in place to support and delivery high quality research activity and for ensuring organisation-wide compliance with EU and UK regulatory requirements for the conduct of research. You will be responsible for interpreting research related national legislation and policy ensuring local implementation and monitoring. You will work seamlessly with the Lead Research Practitioner to ensure appropriate support is in place for the research team to deliver a wide-ranging portfolio of studies in line with local population needs. You will be working with the Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Lead for Research & Innovation and the Lead Research Practitioner in leading the Research Team within Livewell Southwest and will be responsible for protecting and promoting the interests of that diverse and highly skilled team. You will be educated to masters level and have extensive professional knowledge and experience of clinical research management in the public or private sector. You will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and will be self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to work on your own initiative. You will need to be flexible in your approach to work and be confident in liaising with a wide range of people at a senior level across health, academic and commercial sectors. This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week.