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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
This new role of Corporate Services Manager will play a central role to lead and direct the operational business and financial management functions for the RRDN.
They will work with both the Strategic Development Directorate and Operations Directorate.
The primary functions of this role will include RRDN performance monitoring, RRDN 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.
The NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) is part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research. We are funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to support the country’s world-class research system to deliver high-quality research that enables the best care for our population.
Our vision is that the UK is a global leader in the delivery of high quality, commercial and non-commercial research that is inclusive, accessible, and improves health and care. Our mission is to enable the health and care system to attract, optimise and deliver research across England.
Main duties of the job
* Lead the internal review and quality assurance processes for RRDN plans and reports to meet national and regional requirements.
* Support on the management of RRDN plans and reports and produce any related documents to support the regional completion of associated plans and reports.
* Facilitate strategic project implementation reviews by developing presentations and reports to present at internal and partnership events to raise awareness of the projects, highlighting local challenges and plans to address them.
* Ensure programme, project, and business as usual deliverables are produced to the required quality, within a specified time frame and within budget.
* Lead the corporate governance framework and coordinate committee and meetings management in line with the RDN governance arrangements.
* Lead and coordinate the production of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans in line with the Host Organisation and RDN national requirements.
* Take oversight and responsibility for ensuring that national processes and systems for performance management are followed by all relevant organisations within the RRDN.
* Where not nationally agreed, take a lead on the establishment of local (RRDN) systems and processes for RRDN performance monitoring, to ensure the RRDN Host Organisation Contract is delivered.
* Lead on processes for ensuring contract compliance with the RDN Performance and Operating Frameworks and associated documents.
Knowledge and Experience
* Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
* Experience of NHS management and research infrastructure.
* Experience of acting in a senior management capacity, including experience in overseeing organisational planning and reporting activities.
* Experience of working across complex organisational structures and effective matrix management.
* Extensive experience of business planning and robust financial management at appropriate scale.
* Experience of managing staff.
* Experience of using IT systems for information dissemination and to monitor performance.
* Knowledge and experience of delivering projects with a range of project management methodologies/techniques.
Skills and Abilities
* Specialist knowledge and understanding of quality assurance and performance management techniques.
* Extensive experience of project management experience in a leadership capacity, delivering complex projects involving multiple agencies and individuals to tight deadlines.
* Demonstrable ability to analyse and interpret highly complex information and to make judgements regarding a range of highly complex management issues.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills to work with clinical and management colleagues at all levels across a range of organisations and the ability to develop strong working relationships with senior stakeholders.
* Lead on and take oversight of network wide plans, with specialist skills to manage, adjust and deliver complex projects, involving multiple agencies and individuals and a broad range of activities, to tight deadlines.
* Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and reports to a high standard.
* Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to think laterally and work with minimal day-to-day supervision.
* Demonstrable ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information orally and in writing, both internally and externally, to a range of audiences.
* Flexible approach to working and enthusiastic attitude towards challenges.
* Meticulous attention to detail, exhibiting thoroughness and efficiency.
* Acts as a champion for patients, carers, the public and their interests, ensuring the public voice has an impact on RDN activities.
* Constantly strives for improvement, bringing a 'can do' attitude and seeking out innovation.
* Goal-oriented, with a focus on tangible results that are aligned with overarching national objectives.
* Committed to ongoing learning and development, proactively seeking opportunities for personal and team growth.
* Takes a professional approach to all interactions, remaining diplomatic under pressure and fostering a solution-focused environment.
* Prepared and able to travel to different locations across the region and nationally to attend meetings and conferences.
* Highly motivated with the ability to lead and inspire others, internally and externally to the organisation.
* Promotes inclusion within and beyond the organisation, listening to, involving, respecting and learning from the contribution of others.
* Role models and works in accordance with the values of the RDN and UHBW.
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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