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Job Description LGC Ltd (www.lgcgroup.com) is a global life sciences company serving government, academia, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food, environment, security, and sports sectors. Its Grant Management Group (GMG) works closely with the NIHR and other UK government bodies to support medical and health research. GMG manages funding calls, contracts and intellectual property, ensuring research projects are delivered efficiently and in line with strategic priorities, while collaborating with stakeholders across the NHS, academia, government and industry to advance health innovation.Health and Care Research Wales funds fund high-quality research that provides robust evidence for policy development and health and social care practice, that has clear public benefit. GMG is administering one of the Health and Care Research Wales funding schemes, the Integrated Funding Scheme.Job DescriptionReporting to the Assistant Director, this part time role 0.5FTE will involve overseeing some of the team's commissioning and/or monitoring activities and will require a strong leadership style, along with the ability to work collaboratively. The post provides the opportunity for external liaison, with interfaces to the customer, Welsh Government, and the research community in Wales. Key Deliverables Overall responsibility of the teams commissioning and monitoring activities, and overseeing the team in these activities Drafting SOPs, work instructions and template documents and issuing guidelinesAttending Board and Panel meetings, both to facilitate and in a supervisory capacity, providing advice to the Board and Panel when requiredLiaising regularly with internal and external stakeholders, including the customer. Attending, organising and leading meetings, representing the customers perspective at meetings and promoting and representing the funding scheme at external eventsIdentifying enhancements to working practices and defining, implementing and supporting the processes to deliver operational excellenceDeveloping and maintaining excellent professional relationships with other GMG teams, applicants and award holders and with colleagues within Health and Care Research Wales and across customer organisations, and acting as a role model to colleagues at all levelsOperationalising ad hoc special project work; assisting in the preparation of regular programme reports and papers Monitoring the quality and timelines of the work of Research Managers within the team in line with the agreed indicators QualificationsCandidate ProfileRequired Criteria A degree in biomedical, health or social sciences Experience of working in a research management environmentHealth research commissioning experience A track record in successful management of projects and programmesAble to think strategically, interpreting complex information, putting information in context and having a clear view of the big pictureDesired Criteria A higher degree in a medical, scientific, technical or social disciplineKnowledge of the UKs health and care research landscapeStaff development experienceCompetencies and Behaviours Excellent interpersonal skillsExcellent writing skills and meticulous attention to detailExcellent planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, working to challenging targets and deadlinesExcellent analytical and complex problem solving skills, with a solution based approachHighly developed communication skills and customer focus, including experience of external liaisonCommitted team player with an ability to build effective working relationshipsAdditional InformationCompensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements:Salary: 24,300Location: Twickenham, London / Hybrid working modelContract Type: Permanent, Part Time 0.5 FTEWorking Hours: 18.75 hour per week Annual Leave: 12.5 days, plus 4.5 UK public holidaysEmployee Benefits Include:Annual, discretionary bonus Enhanced Contributory Pension SchemeLife Insurance CoverBenenden Healthcare MembershipTraining and Development Opportunities Season Ticket LoanNB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices 1 day each week, this may increase, subject to team requirements. ApplicationIf you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required and Desired Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the NIHR. Inclusion and DiversityLGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements please contact Carl by email [email protected] to arrange appropriate support.