Chief Operating Officer - Newcastle Health Research Partners (NHRP)

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job description

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 11 May 2025

Newcastle Health Research Partners (NHRP) – an Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) – is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help lead transformative change across health, social care, and research in the region.

NHRP is a collaborative partnership between Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle City Council, and Northumbria University. Our collective mission is to drive change in the health, wealth, and wellbeing of over 3.2 million people living in the North East of England and North Cumbria.

As a pioneering AHSC, we integrate health research, clinical excellence, education, and innovation to address major regional health challenges. We work to break down barriers, foster collaboration, and promote a whole-system approach that spans the life course, in partnership with NHS and local authority colleagues.

As COO, you will play a critical role in delivering the strategic vision of NHRP. Reporting to the NHRP Director and the Strategy Board, you will lead on the development and execution of strategy, manage relationships across partner organisations, and facilitate collaboration that drives real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement NHRP’s strategic and operational plans
2. Build and maintain strong, collegiate relationships with partner organisations and key stakeholders
3. Support integration of research, clinical practice, and education to improve health outcomes
4. Ensure effective structures and a sustainable financial model are in place to support NHRP’s strategic aims and performance

You will be a highly motivated leader with a strong track record in strategic delivery and partnership, with a proven track record of outstanding performance in a previous complex stakeholder environment. You will bring a deep understanding of the health and care, Higher Education, Life Sciences and Public Services landscape, excellent interpersonal skills, and the vision to drive forward our collaborative mission.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of health and research transformation in the North East. The post is offered on a part-time basis (0.5 FTE, 18.5 hours/week) as a two-year fixed-term contract.

For a confidential conversation in the first instance, please contact David Burn, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University. To apply, please submit your cover statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria of this role (no more than 2 A4 sides) along with your CV.

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 28109