Senior Research Manager

Association of Association Executives; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in health and social care research is seeking a senior leader to drive social care research funding initiatives. This hybrid role involves collaboration with government and local authorities, requiring substantial experience in research management and a strong understanding of the UK’s social care landscape. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping research strategies and leading a dedicated team towards impactful outcomes.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Pension scheme

Enhanced contributory scheme

Life insurance

Benenden Healthcare

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Substantial relevant work experience in research funding allocation.
• Knowledge of the UK’s social care and health research landscape.
• Proven leadership skills to inspire and guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead social care research funding and oversee the research management process.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and develop new initiatives.
• Monitor quality and timelines of the research team's work.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Research Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a related field

Doctorate (PhD) in Social Sciences or a related field

Job description

National Institute for Health and Care Research is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to advance the health and wealth of the nation through pioneering research. As the UK’s largest funder of health and social care research, NIHR collaborates closely with the NHS, universities, local governments, other research funders, patients, and the public.

About the role

In this high-impact position, you will work in close collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care, influencing policy and practice through evidence-based research. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change at a national level while helping to advance the field of social care research.

Responsibilities

• Act as a leader in social care research funding
• Work with our Programme Lead and Programme Director, as well as other Senior programme managers, to take overall responsibility for major social care research funding, including the Research Programme for Social Care
• Develop collaborative relationships with committee chairs and the Programme director
• Oversee all aspects of the research management process, from setting up funding calls to organising funded research monitoring
• Monitor the quality and timelines of the work of the Research Managers within the team
• Lead on strategic projects, with support from the Programme Lead
• Contribute to cross-NIHR social care research strategy
• Lead portfolio and call analysis to identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop outline proposals for new initiatives
• Collaborate with RPSC Scientific Advisers and other key NIHR social care leaders to develop NIHR’s social care offerings

Required Criteria

• Substantial relevant work experience, including research funding allocation processes
• Interest in strategic issues in health and care research funding and policy
• Experience working with local authorities, the third sector, or government departments
• Research management experience, preferably within social care
• Knowledge of the UK’s social care and health research landscape
• Proven leadership skills to inspire and guide teams

Desired Criteria

• Doctorate (PhD) in Social Sciences or a related field (highly desirable)
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management experience
• Strategic thinking and ability to interpret complex information
• Excellent writing skills with attention to detail
• Strong planning and organisational skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Additional benefits include performance bonuses, pension scheme, enhanced contributory scheme, life insurance, Benenden Healthcare, and season ticket loan

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the Twickenham office and remotely

How to apply

• If interested and qualified, please submit your CV to [e-mail]
• Interview scheduled for 10th June 2025

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