Job summary
Coordinating research activities at the Centre for Post Collision Care, the Senior Research Coordinator will deliver key objectives related to road injury research and global health efforts by collaborating with academic institutions and establishing partnerships with universities and international research bodies.
Main duties of the job
Driving strategic project planning, you will mentor junior researchers, ensuring project alignment and high-quality research output whilst fostering a culture of academic growth. As part of the role, you will represent the Centre at meetings, conferences and international forums, including WHO and UN events.
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About us
We're motivated by shared values as well as the knowledge that our work makes a real difference to people's lives. Because of our values and culture, we believe it's important to attract, develop and inspire our staff. We give our team lots of opportunities to grow and develop.
We are a Living Wage Employer and hold a Silver Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, awarded to employers who wish to pledge their intention to support Defence and take a positive stance towards employing personnel who are or were members of the Armed Forces community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOBDESCRIPTION
Job Title - Senior Research Coordinator,Centre for Post-Collision Care
Employer - Devon Air Ambulance Trading Company Limited
Location - Head Office, Exeter, withopportunities for remote working
Reports to - Director,Centre for Post-Collision Care
Hours - pw, Monday to Friday
Salary - £45,000 per annum
Duration - 2-year fixed term contract
Internal Support - Director, Centre forPost-Collision Care, Research Lead, Joint Operations Director, Head ofOperations, Researchers, Business Intelligence Team.
External Support - Academic and non-academicpartners (including Universities), research collaborators.
RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, SKILLS ANDEXPERIENCE
Communicationsand relationships
Lead junior researchers,ensuring project alignment and high-quality research output.
Establish partnerships withuniversities, partners and international research bodies.
Develop and implementcommunication strategies to promote the Centres mission and services.
Maintain confidentiality whilefacilitating collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Represent the Centre atmeetings, conferences and international forums, including WHO and UN events.
Knowledge and experience
Proven experience in research project coordination and teammanagement
Strong background in strategic research planning and execution,especially in global health or injury prevention research.
Ability to work with international organisations andfoundations.
Experience with grant writing and securing research funding.
Training/Qualifications
Full UK driving licence.
Good ITskills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Teams.
Business / management qualification / degree ( MBA)
Willingness to undertake statutory training and any professionaldevelopment as deemed appropriate by the organisation.
Planning and organisational skills
Oversee the planning and execution of research projects,ensuring adherence to timelines and objectives.
Develop strategic plans aligned with the Centre's long-termgoals, including expanding research capabilities and partnerships.
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior researchers,fostering a culture of academic growth.
Creative and intellectual effort
Assist with research conception, delivery and write-upAssist with ethics applications, project write-up, blogs etc
Reflect and evaluate on strategic challenges and consideralternative options.
Identify own CPD requirements andensure maintenance of all qualifications and competencies required to undertakethe role.
Innovate and implement new programs and services to enhance post-collisioncare.
Develop strategic plans to address emerging trends andchallenges in post-collision care.
Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and creativeproblem-solving within the Centre. - Innovate and implement new programs toenhance post-collision care research.
Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and creativeproblem-solving within the research team.
Lead research initiatives addressing global challenges inpost-collision care, particularly for low- and middle-income countries.
Emotional effort
Frequent interaction with highly sensitive and complex researchdata.
Support junior researchers in navigating demanding oremotionally charged research environments.
Physical skills and effort
This role involves periods of extended concentration andanalysis, particularly in the evaluation of research data.
As a leader/manager with critical decision-makingresponsibilities, meet the requirements of our randomised Drug and Alcoholscreening.
Thisrole will require standard keyboard skills.
Accountability, autonomy and judgement
Responsible for the independent management of researchinitiatives and delivery of strategic project outcomes.
Accountable for the oversight of research quality, ethicalcompliance, and alignment with global health priorities.
Financial, physical and informationresources
Manage budgets for research projects, ensuring efficient use ofresources and adherence to grant requirements.
Maintain accurate documentation of research activities,including compliance with international research standards.
Policy and service
Contribute to policy development in road injury research,supporting the Centres collaboration with international health bodies like WHOand Vision Zero South West.
Ensure all research complies with relevant data protectionregulations and ethical guidelines.
Working conditions
Work involves a combination of office-based tasks and travel toattend research conferences, academic partnerships, and fieldwork related topost-collision care.
The post will involve using VDU for lengthy periods.
Leadership and people
Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructivefeedback to team members.
Encourage and facilitate ongoing training and developmentopportunities.
Set clear goals and expectations, and hold team membersaccountable for their performance.
Lead and mentor junior researchers, providing guidance on bothtechnical and professional development.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with keystakeholders, including international research partners and fundingbodies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Full UK driving licence.
2. Good IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Teams.
3. Business / management qualification / degree ( MBA)
4. Willingness to undertake statutory training and any professional development as deemed appropriate by the organisation.
Experience
Essential
5. Proven experience in research project coordination and team management
6. Strong background in strategic research planning and execution, especially in global health or injury prevention research.
7. Ability to work with international organisations and foundations.
8. Experience with grant writing and securing research funding.