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

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