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Project Manager Opportunity: Drive Innovation in Health Research

Are you an experienced and dynamic Project Manager looking to make a significant impact in the realm of health and social care research? This fixed-term position, extending until March 31st, 2027, within the Innovation and Business Transformation team at the NIHR presents a compelling opportunity for ambitious professionals seeking to lead impactful projects and support crucial change initiatives.

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is a global leader in funding, enabling, and delivering world-class research that directly improves health and wellbeing, while also fostering economic growth. Joining this team means contributing to an organization dedicated to pioneering advancements in health research, both domestically and internationally.

Key Responsibilities and Advantages for Your Career Path:

As a Project Manager in this role, you will be instrumental in managing and delivering a diverse portfolio of short and medium-term assignments, specialist projects, and change initiatives. This is an excellent chance to:

• Develop Robust Governance Frameworks: Leverage your expertise to establish and implement strong project governance, planning, and management structures, enhancing your strategic project leadership skills.
• Master Diverse Project Methodologies: Gain hands-on experience managing a variety of projects, utilizing and expanding your knowledge of different project management methodologies.
• Drive Project Success: Be responsible for resource management, procurement, and benefit realization, ensuring successful project delivery within established timelines.
• Cultivate Stakeholder Relationships: Excel in collaborative communication, building strong engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring they are informed and invested in project progress and milestones. This is a fantastic opportunity to hone your interpersonal and influence skills.
• Communicate with Impact: Produce high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations, developing your ability to clearly articulate complex information to diverse audiences.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a confident and adaptable Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering high-quality project management across various project sizes and complexities. Essential qualifications and skills include:

• A formal project management qualification.
• Previous experience in a Project Manager role.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: The ability to present complex information clearly and build effective relationships across teams is paramount.
• Proactive and Collaborative Approach: A natural inclination to work collaboratively, influence outcomes, and drive progress with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Prioritization Prowess: A strong ability to prioritize tasks and stakeholder requirements effectively.
• Organizational and Problem-Solving Aptitude: The capacity to manage competing priorities and consistently deliver to deadlines.

Why This Role is a Strategic Career Move:

Beyond the engaging project work, this opportunity offers:

• A Generous Benefits Package: A comprehensive benefits offering designed to support your overall wellbeing.
• Flexible Hybrid Working: A balance of in-office collaboration (typically 20%) and remote flexibility.
• A Culture of Wellbeing and Support: Join an organization deeply committed to mental health and wellbeing, evidenced by their long-standing commitment to the Mental Health at Work commitment.
• Commitment to Personal Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the NIHR.
• Work on Meaningful Projects: Contribute directly to research that has a tangible impact on improving people's health and wellbeing.

This role is offered on a full-time basis (35 hours per week), with consideration for part-time applications (minimum 28 hours per week). We encourage you to indicate any preference during your application. This is a fixed-term contract until March 31st, 2027, with a competitive salary range of £36,636 to £44,746 per annum.

This role is an excellent stepping stone for Project Managers looking to gain experience in a highly respected research organization and contribute to initiatives with real-world impact. We advise submitting your application early, as this vacancy may close once a sufficient number of applications are received.