NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research)

About the Company

The NIHR is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. We do this by: - Funding high quality, timely research that benefits the NHS, public health and social care; - Investing in world-class expertise, facilities and a skilled delivery workforce to translate discoveries into improved treatments and services; - Partnering with patients, service users, carers and communities, improving the relevance, quality and impact of our research; - Attracting, training and supporting the best researchers to tackle complex health and social care challenges; - Collaborating with other public funders, charities and industry to help shape a cohesive and globally competitive research system; - Funding applied global health research and training to meet the needs of the poorest people in low and middle income countries. Follow this page to stay up-to-date with the latest NIHR news, information and resources. If you're interested in information specific to the life sciences industry you may also want to follow NIHR Industry or if you're one of the many researcher or health care professionals already working with us you may find the updates from NIHR Community of interest

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Company Name

NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research)

Job Title

Project Manager - NIHR

Job Description

**Job Title:** Project Manager – NIHR **Role Summary:** Lead the end‑to‑end management of the NIHR Infrastructure Annual Reporting Programme, ensuring timely collection, review, and feedback of award holders’ progress reports. Support broader team initiatives such as business planning, budget monitoring, SOP maintenance, and ad‑hoc project delivery. Liaise with internal NIHR units and external research partners to coordinate activities and uphold compliance with reporting standards. **Expectations:** - Deliver the full reporting cycle within set deadlines. - Maintain high data integrity and accurate documentation. - Build and sustain productive relationships with award holders, NIHR teams, and external stakeholders. - Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrating strong decision‑making and influence. **Key Responsibilities:** - Project‑manage the infrastructure annual reporting cycle: plan activities, coordinate inputs from cross‑functional teams, brief stakeholders, and close the loop with feedback to award holders. - Develop and maintain reporting templates, SOPs, and workflows. - Support the team’s business planning, milestone tracking, and budget reconciliation. - Provide high‑level administrative and logistical support during peak periods. - Assist with additional ad‑hoc projects as directed by senior leadership. **Required Skills:** - Proven project‑management experience (planning, scheduling, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement). - Excellent written communication: reports, SOPs, briefing notes, data summaries. - Strong analytical and data‑handling capabilities; proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. - Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks under tight deadlines. - Collaborative team player with capacity to influence and build relationships. - Familiarity with research funding environments, NHS/HEI project oversight, or related applied health contexts. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Master’s or PhD in biomedical/health sciences research or a comparable degree. - Equivalent sector experience may be accepted. - Formal project‑management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) is desirable but not mandatory.

Twickenham, United kingdom

Hybrid

10-09-2025

Company Name

NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research)

Job Title

Programme Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Programme Manager Role Summary: Oversees end-to-end research programs, including funding management, stakeholder coordination, and strategic development of health and social care research initiatives. Requires collaboration across UK public sector, academia, and industry. Expectations: Degree in biomedical, health, or social sciences; proven program management experience in research, healthcare, or public sectors; expertise in UK research funding frameworks; ability to manage complex portfolios and negotiate agreements; strong analytical and report-writing skills; stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities: Develop and launch funding calls; evaluate proposals for scientific and clinical merit; manage contracts and milestones; monitor project progress and impact; represent funder interests in meetings; improve operational processes; maintain documentation and reporting; prepare policy and technical reports. Required Skills: Programme and project management; UK research funding governance; scientific/technical evaluation; budget and contract negotiation; analytical and problem-solving capabilities; stakeholder liaison; clear, evidence-based reporting. Required Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in biomedical, health, or social sciences; relevant postgraduate qualification preferred but not mandatory. No specific certifications required.

Twickenham, United kingdom

Hybrid

12-11-2025