Research & Innovation Manager (Collaborative Partnerships) – 7354
Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation.
We are looking to recruit a Research & Innovation Manager (Collaborative Partnerships) to join our Programmes team on a fixed‑term basis until 31 December 2026. This role is for a technically‑oriented professional with a passion for health research and for developing collaborative research and innovation initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead the scoping, co‑design and coordination of the Humanitarian Health and Climate Collaborative Learning Partnerships (HHCC) and support mortality estimation work.
Provide senior oversight of multi‑stakeholder partnerships, ensuring high‑quality co‑design, collective learning and positive partner engagement; act as the primary operational contact for implementation partners.
Contribute to the development and positioning of Elrha’s partnership frameworks and approaches under the leadership of the Head of Humanitarian Futures.
Qualifications
- Experience managing complex, multi‑year research and innovation partnerships, including coordinating delivery, supporting capacity strengthening and knowledge exchange, managing risk, and ensuring high‑quality outputs.
- Strong understanding of research methods and evidence generation in humanitarian or global health contexts, with the ability to assess research quality and translate findings into practical policy or operational guidance.
- Knowledge of localisation, equitable partnerships, and ethical research practice, including safeguarding, diversity and inclusion considerations.
- Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with donors and representing programmes externally.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce accessible outputs for technical and non‑technical audiences.
- A postgraduate qualification in public health, international development, non‑communicable diseases, or another relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
Benefits
- Remote working as standard; staff can access office bases in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester if required.
- 35 hours per week, with flexible working patterns available.
- Minimum 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution), life cover, organisational sick pay, family‑friendly pay and leave schemes, 26‑day basic annual leave, opportunities for learning and development, comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and retail discounts platform.
- Location: London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester or home‑based in the UK.
Eligibility
Applicants must have the independent right to work in the UK and be resident in the UK at the time of appointment, as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.
Contract Details
- Contract type: Fixed Term Contract / Internal Secondment
- Duration: Fixed term contract to 31 December 2026
- Full time (flexible working options available)
For any questions, please contact the HR team at HR@elrha.org
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