MRC/BHF CoRE REACT Programme Manager

King's College London; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research centre at King's College London seeks a proactive Programme Manager to drive the successful launch and operations of a new project focused on cardiac therapies. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to contribute at the forefront of medical research, with responsibilities entailing effective management and communication across multiple high-profile institutions.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in project/programme management.
• Ability to work in complex organizational environments.
• Experience in financial management of research grants (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of the MRC/BHF REACT Centre.
• Establish effective solutions and set performance standards.
• Report on milestones and manage stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project Management Tools

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Level 6 Qualification (Undergraduate/Postgraduate Degree)

Tools

PRINCE 2

AGILE

Job description

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About Us

MRC/BHF REACT CoRE. is a national Centre supported by the Medical Research Council UK and the British Heart Foundation with £27M core funds for seven years, renewable to 14 years, with a start date in January 2025. The Centre aims to bring together world-leading scientists and clinical academics across the UK and internationally, together with premier biotech and pharma companies, with the overarching aim to develop innovative RNA- and gene-based therapies to regenerate the injured heart and reverse established heart failure. The Centre is firmly committed to training, career development and promotion of early career researchers, and will broadly disseminate its progress to public and patients.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Programme Manager to join the MRC/BHF REACT's activities within the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences at King's College London.

This role will be essential in supporting the new centre MRC/BHF REACT CoRE in the successful delivery of a new, high-profile Centre operating across King's College London, University of Oxford and University of Edinburgh, delivering on a project to develop transformational therapies for cardiac repair and regeneration.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for three years, with the possibility of extension subject to funding and project progression.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria

1. Minimum level 6 qualification in a relevant subject, (viz. undergraduate / postgraduate degree), and substantial work experience in project/ programme management OR extensive work experience in project/programme management with broader management experience and/or qualifications.
2. Experienced in the use of project management tools and systems to manage and report on projects and workstreams
3. Demonstrable experience in establishing effective solutions/mitigating risks and setting performance standards and expectations
4. Demonstrable ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels and in a complex organisational environment
5. Advanced planning and organisational skills with the resilience to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
6. Evidence of strong analytical skills, with an ability to use analysis to inform decision-making and problem solving.
7. Excellent spoken and written communication skills, with advanced computer use and strong interpersonal and influencing/behavioural skills to build a strong network to support the delivery of the service.
8. Experience in reporting/ presenting against milestones to stakeholders, including financial and numerical data.

Desirable criteria

1. Experience of financial management of research grants and research funder reporting requirements
2. Experience of project or programme management in a research or clinical environment.
3. Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE 2; MSP; AGILE)

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click "Apply Now". This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

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