Inclusive Internship Programme Lead – Delivery & Growth

Health Data Research Uk (Hdr Uk); England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home option

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Extra holiday

Professional development

Mentoring/coaching

Team social events

Job summary

Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) is seeking a dynamic Programme Manager to lead the Black Internship Programme nationwide. You will own the day-to-day delivery, coordinate recruitment, onboarding, mentoring and alumni activity, and build trusted relationships with host organisations and stakeholders.

Your focus will be on inclusion, impact and continuous improvement. You will work across HDR UK to scale the programme, enhance intern career pathways, and sustain partnerships with academia,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale national programmes or internships.
• Strong stakeholder management across academia, industry and public sectors.
• Commitment to inclusive talent development and diversity in health data research.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the Black Internship Programme, including recruitment, matching, onboarding, training, mentoring, events, evaluation and alumni transition.
• Maintain plans, timelines, systems and communications so interns and hosts are well supported.
• Manage budgets, procurement, records, information governance and safeguarding in line with HDR UK policies.
• Anticipate and resolve operational issues, escalating risks as needed.
• Continuously improve efficiency, quality and scalability through streamlined processes and technology.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Operational delivery

Mentoring & coaching

Job description

Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) is seeking a dynamic Programme Manager to lead the Black Internship Programme nationwide. You will own the day-to-day delivery, coordinate recruitment, onboarding, mentoring and alumni activity, and build trusted relationships with host organisations and stakeholders.

Your focus will be on inclusion, impact and continuous improvement. You will work across HDR UK to scale the programme, enhance intern career pathways, and sustain partnerships with academia,