This is a fixed term contract role with a contract end date of 31 March 2027. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Programme Officer to assist with planning and implementing the management of our research training programmes. You will play a key role in one of our programme teams, providing senior administrative support to the team, and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders nationally at all levels of seniority in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), NHS Trusts, local authorities, and other health and care related organisations. The role also provides an opportunity to enter the field of research management, with previous post holders showing good career progression.
Responsibilities
- Deliver identified projects or clearly defined areas within the NIHR research training and fellowship portfolio.
- Assist Senior Programme Managers and Programme Managers in managing schemes and programmes that form part of the NIHR training and fellowship portfolio.
- Support the Director and Senior Management Team in oversight of various funding streams.
- Work alongside other Senior Programme Officers, Senior Programme Managers and Programme Managers to coordinate administration and ensure delivery of funding schemes, programmes, workshops, conferences and other events.
- Support other diverse areas of work as required to deliver the NIHR Academy programmes and awards.
About the Organisation
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care, achieved through the delivery of our multi‑year goals and strategic priorities. Central to all is The Leeds Way, our values and behaviours that guide everything we do.
About NIHR Academy
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has a mission to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The NIHR plays a pivotal role in attracting, training and supporting the best researchers and complements additional NIHR investment in world‑class research facilities and a skilled research workforce. This role is hosted by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and delivers the work of the NIHR, leading on policy, strategy and delivery in respect of academic training in England and working closely with other NIHR centres and the Science Research and Evidence Directorate at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
Sponsorship Information
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please consider this before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found on the official UK government website.
Disclosure & Barring Service Check
This post requires mandatory Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants must submit a Disclosure application to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application Process
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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