The Corporate Services Manager will play a central role to lead and direct the operational business planning and strategic financial management functions for the Research Delivery Network (RDN) and will report to the Head of Strategy Engagement and Inclusion. The primary functions of this role will include RDN performance monitoring, RDN business and financial planning and reporting activities, and strategic development. This role will be responsible for the delivery of key strategic projects for the RDN regionally. Projects will be varied in nature and feed into the RDN's aim of creating capacity and capability in research delivery and the delivery of value for money and effective and sustainable improvements for research participants and the research delivery workforce.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting new post for an experienced Manager to join the new Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN). We are keen to receive applications from individuals with great communication skills, an emphasis on teamwork, and excellent attention to detail. The role will be responsible for managing the planning and reporting on a wide range of projects and business-as-usual activities across multiple organisations in the RRDN that will contribute to the priorities of the RDN. We are seeking a Manager that can demonstrate skills in project management, governance, contract compliance, financial oversight, and strategic thinking.
The Corporate Services Manager will provide line management and supervision to the Strategy Project Facilitator. Line management of staff members will include undertaking staff reviews to identify training and development needs, establishing how those needs will be met, and managing performance against agreed objectives. The postholder will ensure the same review processes take place for all staff with the defined function via appropriate line management arrangements and that skills and capabilities exist to meet current and future business needs.
The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate methodologies for the collection, interrogation, and interpretation of data are used and provide high-quality reporting in a range of formats.
The team offers a positive and developmental environment as well as being involved first-hand in some of the most exciting innovative work health and care services have to offer. If you are looking for an interesting role that gives you the ability to work with research partners across the health and care system with a passion for research, we are keen to hear from you.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Pauline McGlone, Strategic Development Director on pauline.mcglone@nihr.a.uk or Jo Davis, RRDN Director on jo.davis@nihr.ac.uk
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD, or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
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