Providing outstanding care as rated by CQC, Dorothy House provides compassionate, supportive, and holistic care for people in our community with a life-limiting illness. Our focus is on quality of life, helping patients to live well and die well. We are here for anyone in our community who is facing a life-limiting illness. Using our full breadth of service, we create individual care journeys, which start at diagnosis and continue with bereavement support for family, carers, and children. We are seeking a skilled Project Manager who will work as part of our Education and Research Team to lead the delivery of the NIHR-Supported Incubator in Palliative and End of Life Care. PROJECT MANAGER - NIHR Supported Incubator in Palliative and End of Life Care Fixed Term 3 years | £45,256 per annum (pro rata) (£23.14 per hour) In this role, you will collaborate closely with co-Leads, the steering group, and key stakeholders. Your focus will be on strengthening research capacity and capability in palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring that the Incubator achieves its objectives. You will play a vital role in driving engagement, supporting researchers, and shaping the future of palliative care research. The post holder will provide excellent skills in project management by: Lead the delivery of the NIHR-Supported Incubator in Palliative and End-of-Life Care, developing and implementing detailed project plans. Design and conduct national surveys, workshops, and co-created resources to support research capacity building. Develop and implement an evaluation strategy to assess the impact of Incubator activities and ensure continuous improvement. Engage and manage key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers, ensuring strong collaboration and governance. Organise and coordinate meetings with the steering group, subgroups, and wider network members. Manage social media, website content, and public engagement to enhance awareness and visibility of the Incubator. Identify and secure additional funding opportunities, tracking key performance indicators and financial sustainability. Collaborate with national healthcare research bodies, NHS trusts, hospices, and universities to strengthen research partnerships. Support Dorothy House's wider research initiatives, contributing expertise to the Education and Research Team. See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information. HOURS OF WORK This is a Part Time role working 18.75 hours a week across a flexible 3 days. This position will also be fixed term for a period of 3 years. The role will be based at our Hospice in Winsley, Bradford on Avon, with hybrid working agreed. ABOUT YOU Essential requirements: Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in healthcare / research. Proven experience in project management and delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives. Proven experience of working autonomously and setting own priorities to ensure progress is maintained as expected. Proficiency in survey design and data analysis. Experience of developing effective working relationships with colleagues both within a department, institution-wide and externally. Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft 365 and social media platforms Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. Desirable requirements: Masters-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in healthcare research. Experience in healthcare research capacity building. Experience in grant writing and funding applications. Experience in facilitating group discussions. ABOUT THE BENEFITS Dorothy House is an incredible place to work, and we offer a range of benefits to our staff, including: 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days and then 33 days with length of service. Excellent industry leading training with a focus on career development Pension with Life Assurance. Colleague discount across our 27 retail stores. 45p per mile for work travel. Mindful Employer Plus Charter - supporting our colleagues with access to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most. If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application. INTERVIEWS Interviews for this role are aimed to be held mid-April. ADZN1_UKTJ