Trosolwg o'r swydd

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure the high-quality oversight HRA regulatory approvals process, including collection, analysis and reporting of key HRA Approval Management Information, including activity and performance data and reaction and work where necessary to support studies and amendments to pass smoothly through the process. 

Though within the Operations Division and with a primary focus on the oversight of research studies within the process of HRA regulatory approvals the post holder will also be integral to the HRA Approvals Directorate as a whole, and will provide onward reporting of metrics.

The role will have significant responsibility for establishing usual practice regarding Management Information collation and reporting, and delivery of HRA regulatory approvals alongside the Approvals Operations leadership team. The role will support Senior Management in the establishment of how and to whom metrics are derived and presented.

The post holder will have responsibility for delivering innovation initiatives in collaboration with colleagues across the Approvals directorate.

The post holder must have an expert appreciation of the HRA regulatory approvals process, the research environment within which the HRA regulatory approvals process is delivered and the relationships between the interested stakeholders. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post holder will:

• Act as the central point for management of study and amendment escalations, ensuring appropriate oversight and supporting re-prioritisation of existing workload alongside the leadership team. 
• Collate and analyse metrics on HRA regulatory approvals and its component steps and work with external parties holding data about the metrics of the wider study set-up process to derive data on the performance and impact of Approvals.
• Manage the Workflow Administration Team to ensure they are fulfilling their roles competently and efficiently. 
• Identify and suggest innovations to the working practice of the Operations Division to reduce duplication, increase efficiency and support.
• Work with HRA colleagues to establish Key Performance Indicator reporting functionality, and develop tools to support preferred ways of presenting information to the Directorate Management, Senior Leadership Team, HRA Boards and external stakeholders.   
• Undertake data analysis and review of other business intelligence to identify areas where innovative solutions may be required, in discussion with the Regulatory Performance and Innovation Manager
• Contribute to the delivery of innovation initiatives, including defining, testing and co-ordinating implementation, tracking impact through data and reporting on outcomes to key decision making groups.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that help us to deliver the best services. 

We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community. This includes:
•    age
•    disability
•    ethnicity
•    gender identity and expression
•    religion or belief
•    sex
•    sexual orientation
•    other diverse characteristics

We have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.

When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement – if it works for you, we’ll do our best to make it work for us.

Please note, if applying to our Nottingham or Bristol locations, we are only able to offer the role as home based.