Manager job hybrid/Remote - United Kingdom - LGC Group

Description

Assurance Manager, National Institute for Health and Care Research
Full-time

Department:

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR; ) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research and is the largest funder of health and social care research in the UK.

The role of the newly created NIHR Assurance Unit (NAU) is to deliver intelligent and proportionate assurance to the NIHR Board and ultimately the DHSC by establishing and managing a comprehensive, integrated risk and assurance framework across NIHR.

minimising the bureaucratic burden to research organisation, whilst maximising the quality of information, and level of assurance provided.

Following HMT's 'Managing Public Money' guidance, and in line with the recommendations of the 2022 Tickell review, the NAU will work with other major UK research funders to develop consistent and coordinated approaches to gain assurance of research organisations.

To work as part of NIHR's Assurance Unit to implement the assurance framework across NIHR and to lead on a range of assurance activities, as part of this framework.

To undertake NIHR's annual reviews of research organisations.
To manage the collection and reporting of assurance information to stakeholders across NIHR.
To support the development and maintenance of NIHR's risk and controls framework and assurance map.

To work with the the Assurance Senior Manager to continue to develop the process of Annual Review of research organisations.

To plan, prepare and undertake the annual funding reviews of research organisations, engaging with internal and external stakeholders throughout the process.

To manage routine assurance information collection and reporting
To annually review and update assurance policies and standard operating procedures.
To coordinate, and contribute to, an assurance working group across NIHR domestic portfolio.

To build awareness and understanding of the Assurance Unit across NIHR, ensuring that the team has the connections and representation it needs to be effective across the organisation.

~ To develop effective relationships and clear communication with the research organisations that are subject to NIHR assurance.
~ To provide support and guidance to teams and individuals undertaking assurance activities across NIHR and contribute the development of assurance training materials.
~ To be proactive in identifying opportunities to develop NIHR's approach to assurance with regards to the quality of assurance provided; To seek opportunities to learn lessons and adopt good practice from assurance teams in other research organisations or other sectors

Experience Required:
~*Experience of risk management, internal controls, financial management and audit in an operational setting*~ Experience of planning and undertaking assurance review / audits; able to adapt and be flexible to changing needs.
Excellent planning and organisational skills.

Good communication skills - both written and oral Salary & Benefits £40,000 - £44,200 per annum 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 We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements.

This is an office based, home working (hybrid) role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, which might increase, subject to team requirements.

Company Statement 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.