Job summary
- Main area
- Research and Development
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-6321
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University College London Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £70,387 - £80,465 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Research Programme Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8b
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Job overview
As Research Programme Manager, you will lead the strategic coordination and delivery of complex, high-value research programmes across multiple departments. This pivotal role demands exceptional project management skills, a strong understanding of research governance, and the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders. You will ensure that programmes are delivered on time, to scope, and in full compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.
You will need a proven track record in managing complex projects or programmes in a research or academic environment, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a proactive approach to risk management and process improvement. The ability to work across disciplines, balance competing priorities, and drive forward strategic objectives is essential.
Main duties of the job
Research Programs Manager – Summary of Main DutiesA Research Programs Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and delivery of research projects and programs within an organisation. Key duties include:
Project Management: Leading and managing multiple research projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Strategic Planning: Supporting the development and implementation of research strategies aligned with organisational goals and priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, funders, collaborators, and regulatory bodies, to facilitate effective communication and partnership working.
Financial Oversight: Managing program budgets, monitoring expenditure, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements and financial procedures.
Governance and Compliance: Ensuring research projects adhere to ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
Performance Monitoring: Tracking program outcomes, evaluating progress, and reporting on performance to senior management and funders.
Team Coordination: Supporting or leading teams involved in research delivery, including assigning tasks, mentoring staff, and fostering a collaborative working environment.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant qualification to the post (postgraduate level)
- High level of knowledge in research and clinical translation.
- Track record of successfully implementing significant change within a complex environment
- In depth knowledge of acute hospital environments
- Knowledge and understanding of the Equality Act.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as a Senior Project and Programme Manager at a portfolio level
- Experience in management of larger scale complex healthcare projects
- Experience and knowledge of NHS procedures, systems, legislation and guidance
- Experience of successful contract negotiation
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Proven project management skills
- Ability to lead and motivate Staff
- Ability to command confidence amongst a range of professionals and at all levels within the organisation
- Advanced keyboard user due to requirement to create complex reports
Communication
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable track record of successful collaborative and partnership working, internally and externally
- Ability to develop positive and effective working relationships internally and externally
- Ability to communicate both internally and externally at a senior level.
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Ability to deal with highly complex situations
- Highly numerate
- Highly skilled problem solver
- Highly developed people management skills
- Ability to advise on appropriate methods of problem solving
- Well organised, methodical and analytical
- Ability to plan and organise a varying work load effectively to meet deadlines in the short and long term
- Creative, lateral thinker and has an ability to generate solutions
- Demonstrable experience of applying critical appraisal skills in areas such as statistical analysis.
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to deal with unpleasant environments
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karl Peggs(Via Sharon Hay)
- Job title
- Director of NIHR UCLH Biomedical Research Centre
- Email address
- [email protected]
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