Strategic Research Programme Manager – Obesity & NHS Impact

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge invites applications for an experienced Research Programme Manager to lead the operational delivery of a multi-disciplinary programme evaluating an acceptance-based guided self-help intervention to support weight loss maintenance and improve health outcomes for people living with obesity.

You will coordinate work-packages, line-manage staff, manage the budget, monitor progress and prepare funder reports, and lead dissemination with diverse stakeholders including NHS

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification in a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in planning and coordinating multiple applied research projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with collaborators and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational delivery of the multi-disciplinary programme.
• Coordinate work-packages and line-manage staff.
• Manage budget, monitor progress and capture impact.
• Prepare and submit reports to funders and stakeholders.
• Lead dissemination activities and engage with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Graduate qualification in related field

Job description

University of Cambridge invites applications for an experienced Research Programme Manager to lead the operational delivery of a multi-disciplinary programme evaluating an acceptance-based guided self-help intervention to support weight loss maintenance and improve health outcomes for people living with obesity.

You will coordinate work-packages, line-manage staff, manage the budget, monitor progress and prepare funder reports, and lead dissemination with diverse stakeholders including NHS