Project Support

Senior Programme Officer

Band: Equivalent NHS Band 5

Duration: Initial contract to end of March 2027

Location: Hybrid working arrangement (Up to 80% remote working)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

This organisation is a major public sector funder and supporter of health and care research, with a mission to improve health outcomes through:

• Funding, supporting and delivering high-quality research
• Engaging patients, carers and the public to maximise research impact
• Attracting and developing talented researchers
• Investing in research infrastructure and workforce development
• Working collaboratively with public, charitable and industry partners

The department leads academic training, professional development and workforce strategy programmes. The team is responsible for policy development, strategic planning and programme delivery.The Senior Programme Officer plays a key role in supporting the effective delivery of training, development and fellowship programmes.
You will:

• Support Programme Managers and Senior Programme Managers in delivering training schemes and fellowship programmes
• Contribute to the oversight and management of funding streams
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and provide supervision to administrative staff
• Deliver a range of programmes, workshops, meetings and conferences
• Support wider organisational objectives and activities as required

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of financial administration, budget management and contract processes
• Proven ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple complex workloads
• Understanding of academic, research or public sector environments
• Awareness of government policy and strategy relating to research and innovation

Desirable

• Experience working within international or globally funded programmes
• Experience within healthcare, education, research or public sector organisations
• Understanding of workforce development and capacity building
• Knowledge of research programme management and administration

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