Job Overview
The Strategy Project Facilitator will support the Corporate Services Manager to manage, deliver and coordinate a number and range of local activities to support the effective and efficient delivery of the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) and the Regional RDN (RRDN), particularly the delivery of strategic projects.
These projects form a regional response to key RDN strategies and will optimise all engagement and inclusion opportunities by engaging participants and communities as well as research Delivery Organisations. Projects will be varied in nature and ultimately feed into the RDN’s aim of creating capacity and capability in research delivery, value for money and effective and sustainable improvements for both research participants and the research delivery workforce.
The Strategy Project Facilitator will support the Corporate Services Manager in a range of activities to enable projects, including setting up structures, documentation and reporting. The postholder will undertake the collection, interrogation and interpretation of data, and assist in preparing reports and strategy documents.
The Strategy Project Facilitator will work collaboratively with others, including the Life Science Key Account Manager and Head of Strategy, Engagement and Inclusion, to support key projects linked to RRDN services and functions.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* Degree level education and/or equivalent level of project management qualification or relevant experience
* Experience of managing a wide range of complex duties
* Ability to interpret and present complex information
* Ability to support planning, management and delivery projects and activities, involving multiple agencies and individuals to tight deadlines
* Some travel across the South Central RRDN region may be required and so ability to travel is essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training Required
* Essential: Degree level education and/or equivalent level of project management qualification or relevant experience
* Desirable: Background in research and development, science or healthcare
* Project management qualification
Previous or Relevant Experience Necessary
* Essential: Demonstrable experience in a large, complex organisation
* Good understanding of the health and care research environment
* Experience of managing a wide range of complex duties
* Experience of working with communities and the public
* Desirable: Experience of working in a customer-focused service
Values and Behaviours
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Human Resources
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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