Research Programme Manager NIHR - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University
Description
Company description:
We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
Job description:
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the new NIHR Research Support Service National Specialist Centre for Public Health as a Public Health Research Programme Manager.
Our vision is to develop the infrastructure, capacity and capability to support practitioners and researchers to carry out high quality public health research, outside the NHS, to produce robust evidence to improve population health and reduce health and care inequalities.
You will report to the Public Health Senior Research Manager and work closely with the Centre Director and Chief Operating Officer.
You will be part of a team of Public Health Research Programme Managers who will lead and deliver a programme of national activities and projects to support Public Health Research in settings outside of the NHS.
We are looking for candidates who have significant experience in, project and programme management and who excel at building strong working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
We are particularly keen to hear from people who have a high level of decision making and problem-solving skills, who can lead initiatives, prioritise and plan within a strategic framework.
Experience of public health research would be desirable but is not essential.
To apply, please upload a CV and letter of application which outlines how your skills, experiences and knowledge align with the job description below.
For more information and an informal discussion please contact Professor Ashley Adamson, Centre Director or Kay Howes, Chief Operating Officer
Interview date 09 May 2024
£45,585 to £48,350 with progression to £54,395 per annum