Job Title: Senior Programme Manager
Dept: Patient & Public Involvement
Requisition ID: 1105X
Location: TW1 3NL
Salary: £47,900 to £49,900 PA + benefits
Contract: Permanent - Full Time
We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to become an integral part of our Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) team in the role of Senior Programme Manager.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a team of experts dedicated to spearheading the advancement and execution of our PPIE strategy. Ideal for those looking to showcase and enhance their proficiency, understanding, and expertise in PPIE within the realm of research management.
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). We work in partnership with the NHS, universities, local government, other research funders, patients, and the public. The NIHR funds, enables, and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* PPIE Oversight & Expertise: Provide guidance, coordination, and monitoring to support PPIE activities in NIHR initiatives managed by the NIHR Coordinating Centre.
* Project Leadership: Provide leadership in the recruitment of patients, carers, and service users to take part in NIHR funding decisions, both as reviewers and committee members.
* Strategic leadership: Drive thought leadership in defining and executing strategic priorities for working with people and communities across NIHR.
* Team Management & Development: Manage staff, including workforce planning, mentoring, and appraisal, to ensure efficient programme delivery and foster professional growth.
* Training & Support: Develop and deliver resources, training, and ongoing support for researchers, programme teams, and public partners.
* Outreach & Engagement: Lead efforts in community outreach, building relationships with diverse groups.
* Annual Planning & Reporting: Oversee the development, delivery, monitoring, and reporting of an annual involvement and engagement plan.
* External Relations: Build and maintain networks with stakeholders across public, private, and voluntary sectors.
* Process Development: Establish processes and documentation for the recruitment and support of public partners.
* Environmental Awareness & Innovation: Stay updated on developments in PPIE practices and research.
* Efficiency Optimization: Explore opportunities to enhance synergy and add value across NIHR and non-NIHR contracts.
* Other Duties: Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications & Experience
About You
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Required Criteria:
* Degree in humanities, arts and social sciences or equivalent experience
* Knowledge and experience of patient and public involvement in the community or healthcare sector and/or research
* Experience in project leadership & diversity
* Experience with strategic development & policy
* Experience in planning, delivery, monitoring, review and reporting strategies
* Experience of working with the public, building stakeholder relationships
* Experience in team management
* Strong influencing and negotiation skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Effective planning/organisational skills
* Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
* Excellent IT skills including the use of Google Apps
* Experience of successfully managing and developing staff
Salary & Benefits
* £47,300 - £49,900 PA
* Bonus - subject to company performance
* 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)
* Enhanced contributory pension scheme
* Life Insurance
* Benenden Healthcare
* Season Ticket Loan
* Laptop, IT equipment and remote IT support
This is a full time, permanent, office based, hybrid role, with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month.
Application
If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description.
NB: Closing date for applications is the 2nd of Dec at 1700. Interviews to commence from the 9th December until the 13th December.
Equal Opportunities
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
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