Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint a new Head of BRC Operations to join the NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (GOSH BRC). The BRC is jointly awarded by the NIHR jointly to GOSH and the University College London (UCL) GOSInstitute of Child Health (ICH). The BRC also leads a Paediatric Excellence Initiative - a translationalresearch partnership between GOSH and Alder Hey, Birmingham and Sheffield Children's hospitals. The BRC aims to transform the health of children, and the adults they will become, by combining cutting edge research methods with world-leading clinical trial expertise, to accelerate discovery of new treatments for children with rare and complex conditions. Alongside this, the BRC supports the training and development of the next generation of paediatric translational researchers, through local and national career development programmes. We offer a friendly and challenging working environment with a strong commitment to personal professional development. You will be based within the Joint R&D Office at ICH but will work across GOSH and ICH. Further travel to other partner sites will be required on occasion. For further information or an informal discussion please contact Laura Turner (Laura.Turnergosh.nhs.uk), GOSH Deputy Director of R&I - Operations and Performance. Main duties of the job The Head of BRC Operations provides intellectual drive and senior operational leadership for the BRC, as part of the BRC Leadership Team and the GOSH Directorate of R&I Senior Management Team, todevelop and deliver a world-class centre for translational research. By fostering a collaborative style; developing and managing delivery plans; and scoping, supporting, and facilitating research initiatives;you will take an active role in defining, managing and monitoring BRC strategies and deliverables. You will provide high level support and leadership to the BRC management team, strategic input into the building and sustainability of the research portfolio and entrepreneurial opportunities, and oversee the delivery of the BRC, including accountability for team and financial management, achievement of key performance targets, preparing and delivering operational and scientific reports, and monitoring impact. You will have a postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant research area, andextensive experience working on strategic and operational matters at a senior level in biomedicalresearch in a complex organisation. About us GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee. Date posted 12 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £82,461 to £93,772 a year per annum inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 271-RI-6745859 Job locations UCL GOS Institute of Child Health 30 Guildford Street London WC1N 1EH Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential Postgraduate qualification in biomedical science or equivalent experience of own research Training or specialist workplace experience to master's level or equivalent in a relevant discipline Evidence of continuing professional development/education including attendance on study programmes Desirable PhD GOSH Culture and Values Essential Our Always values ? Always welcoming ? Always helpful ? Always expert ? Always one team Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Experience/Knowledge Essential Extensive working on both strategic and operational matters at a senior level in biomedical research in a complex, preferably university or NHS institution Demonstrable experience in effective budget management and control including achievement of annual targets Proven success in business planning and in the evidence of effective implementation of strategies Demonstrable experience in successfully applying for large scale (£ms) funding in open competition Experience of leadership and line management of staff and operations in a complex structure Evidence of commitment to self -development Comprehensive experience of multidisciplinary team working Ability to operate effectively across a partnership of multiple organisations Understanding of national political and funding landscape relating to research and innovation, especially NIHR Experience of defining and implementing local policy and influencing national/international policy relating to research and innovation Desirable A proven capacity to manage change and evolution in a professional structure Skills/Abilities Essential Ability to analyse, rationalise, and apply research information to support the preparation of reports and monitor impact Excellent oral and written presentation skills Demonstrable track record of successful staff line management and proven team leadership IT literate and data analytical skills Knowledge, understanding and application of EDI principles Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to reputational issues of GOSH and UCL Ability to plan and organise a large workload to meet both internal and external deadlines Self -motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy Flexible approach Team player 'Can do' attitude and strong desire to facilitate and coordinate research programmes Person Specification Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential Postgraduate qualification in biomedical science or equivalent experience of own research Training or specialist workplace experience to master's level or equivalent in a relevant discipline Evidence of continuing professional development/education including attendance on study programmes Desirable PhD GOSH Culture and Values Essential Our Always values ? Always welcoming ? Always helpful ? Always expert ? Always one team Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Experience/Knowledge Essential Extensive working on both strategic and operational matters at a senior level in biomedical research in a complex, preferably university or NHS institution Demonstrable experience in effective budget management and control including achievement of annual targets Proven success in business planning and in the evidence of effective implementation of strategies Demonstrable experience in successfully applying for large scale (£ms) funding in open competition Experience of leadership and line management of staff and operations in a complex structure Evidence of commitment to self -development Comprehensive experience of multidisciplinary team working Ability to operate effectively across a partnership of multiple organisations Understanding of national political and funding landscape relating to research and innovation, especially NIHR Experience of defining and implementing local policy and influencing national/international policy relating to research and innovation Desirable A proven capacity to manage change and evolution in a professional structure Skills/Abilities Essential Ability to analyse, rationalise, and apply research information to support the preparation of reports and monitor impact Excellent oral and written presentation skills Demonstrable track record of successful staff line management and proven team leadership IT literate and data analytical skills Knowledge, understanding and application of EDI principles Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to reputational issues of GOSH and UCL Ability to plan and organise a large workload to meet both internal and external deadlines Self -motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy Flexible approach Team player 'Can do' attitude and strong desire to facilitate and coordinate research programmes Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Address UCL GOS Institute of Child Health 30 Guildford Street London WC1N 1EH Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)