At a Glance
- Tasks: Support training schemes and fellowships, ensuring smooth programme delivery and stakeholder engagement.
- Company: UK's largest funder of health and care research, dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth in a vital sector.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by supporting world-class researchers and training programmes.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, experience in financial administration, and understanding of health research.
The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.
Leeds City Centre + Hybrid Working
Working Pattern: Up to 80% home working
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term to end of July (extension likely)
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Senior Programme Officer. Our client is the UK's largest funder of health and care research, committed to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of healthcare. It plays a vital role in developing world-class researchers and delivering national training and fellowship programmes. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the delivery of training schemes and fellowships, ensuring programmes run efficiently, stakeholders are engaged, and candidates have a positive experience throughout.
Key Responsibilities- Programme Delivery
- Meetings & Events
- Contract & Financial Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team & Operational Support
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
- Experience analysing and presenting complex information
- Excellent written communication skills
- Proven ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
- Experience with financial administration and contract management
- Understanding of the public sector, academic or health research environment
- Awareness of UK Government health research strategy
- Experience within the NHS, research, or higher education sectors
- Knowledge of research funding or programme management
- Experience in global health / ODA environments
- Understanding of research capacity development
Senior Programme Officer in Morley employer: Broughton Group
As the UK's largest funder of health and care research, our organisation is dedicated to improving patient outcomes while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer extensive training opportunities and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and impactful careers in healthcare. Located in the vibrant Leeds City Centre, our team thrives on innovation and engagement, ensuring that every member contributes to shaping the future of healthcare.
