Programme Manager, Infrastructure and Research SchoolsRef. LGCINT12-179Job Purpose The team is looking to recruit a Programme Manager to join the Infrastructure & Research Schools team within LGC's DH Programme Management Group (DHPMG), based in Twickenham, Middlesex. DHPMG provides Central Commissioning Facilities for the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and the Department of Health's Policy Research Programme, managing a number of major health research programmes and infrastructure investments for NIHR and DH. The team manages the NIHR Biomedical Research Centres and Units, the NIHR Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research & Care (CLAHRCs), the NIHR Patient Safety Translational Research Centres, the NIHR Clinical Research Facilities in Experimental Medicine, the NIHR Healthcare Technology Co-operatives, the NIHR Diagnostic Evidence Co-operatives and the NIHR Schools for Primary Care Research, Public Health Research and Social Care Research, with a combined annual budget of more than million. The job of the Programme Manager is to play a key role in the performance management of the portfolio of studies and management of funding competitions. Candidates will be expected to possess an excellent science-based degree and experience of research programme management, ideally in a healthcare related discipline. Key Result Areas Managing funding competitions for NIHR Infrastructure or Research Schools, including developing guidance and forms, managing selection panel meetings and overseeing the contracting process for successful applicantsActing as a focal point for contractual and other queries from the Research Centres, Research Schools and CLAHRCsPerformance management of NIHR Patient Safety Translational Research Centres, Research Schools and CLAHRCs including reviewing annual reports to assess progress, identify areas of best practice, or issues requiring attention, and drafting feedback to award holders Reviewing research outputs from CLAHRCs (working with the CCF communications team)Attending site visits and relevant external meetings, conferences etc.Responding to Parliamentary requests for information, often at very short noticeManagement of budgets and financial monitoring of programmes within the portfolio, including budget scrutinyPreparation of regular and ad hoc reports, papers and selection panel meeting minutesPrepare for, and support internal and external auditsDevelop and maintain excellent professional relationships with applicants and award holders and with colleagues at the Department of Health and the NIHR Office for Clinical Research InfrastructureWorking on a variety of high profile short term projects, often to tight deadlines Candidate Specification A degree in biomedical, health or social sciences (a Ph.D. in a life or social sciences subject is desirable)At least two years experience of working in a research management environment, preferably within a healthcare settingA track record in successful management of projects and programmes, including administrative and financial aspectsGood financial management skillsGood writing skills and attention to detailGood planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, working to challenging targets and deadlinesGood interpersonal skills from liaising with internal and external stakeholders and communitiesWell developed analytical and complex problem solving skills, with a solution based approachGood communication skills and customer focus, including experience of external liaisonGood IT skills, particularly in Microsoft ExcelCommitted team player with an ability to build effective working relationships Role Dimensions Teamworkletter te SpecificationhDH and the NIHR Office for Clinical Research InfrastructureersResponsibilityMotivationOrganisationCommunicationProblem SolvingDelegation To apply, please forward your CV to Tracey Wallace at e-mail address Tracey.Wallace£nihr-ccf.org.ukLGC is an equal opportunities employer and is particularly eager to encourage staff progression and development, including lateral moves.Location: TwickenhamSalary: CompetitiveClosing date: 30 October 2012