Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join the newly established NIHR HealthTech Research Centres (HRC) Network. This role will lead the Marketing, Events and Communications workstream, one of the Network's six core functions that coordinate activities across 14 HealthTech Research Centres nationwide.

Based at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with travel to partner institutions, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the Network's communications strategy, managing events and marketing activities, and creating compelling content that showcases the collective impact of the HRC Network. Working closely with the Network team and Marketing and Communications workstream leads, you will coordinate activities that raise the profile of HealthTech research, facilitate knowledge sharing between HRCs, and demonstrate the Network's value to industry, policymakers, and the public.

The ideal candidate will have experience in project management within a research or healthcare environment, with demonstrable expertise in communications, marketing, or event management. Strong writing skills, digital marketing experience, and the ability to translate complex technical information for diverse audiences are essential. You must be able to work autonomously while building strong working relationships across a geographically dispersed network.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the Network's Chief Operating Officer and function leads, you will implement key initiatives and coordinate activities across our 14 HealthTech Research Centres. You will develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders while supporting the delivery of your workstream's objectives. The role may include line management responsibilities for Network support staff and requires effective collaboration with the Trust's HR team for recruitment and staff development.

You will build strong working relationships across all HRCs, supporting cross-network activities and contributing to quality assurance processes. Your responsibilities will include monitoring performance, preparing reports, and supporting the overall delivery of Network objectives.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 2 years due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Working as part of the Network team, you will support relationship building across our 14 HRC centres, connecting with key internal and external stakeholders. You will help develop your workstream in conjunction with overall network objectives and the workstream lead. The role requires strong communication skills, autonomy, and an understanding of healthcare innovation, alongside project management expertise and stakeholder engagement abilities to successfully coordinate activities and maintain effective partnerships.