Head of BRC Operations

Employer: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: UCL GOS Institute of Child Health Town: London Salary: £82,461 – £93,772 per annum inclusive Salary period: Yearly Closing: 15/01/2025 23:59 Head of BRC Operations NHS AfC: Band 8c Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint a new Head of BRC Operations to join the NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (GOSH BRC). The BRC is jointly awarded by the NIHR to GOSH and the University College London (UCL) GOS Institute of Child Health (ICH). The BRC also leads a Paediatric Excellence Initiative – a translational research partnership between GOSH and Alder Hey, Birmingham and Sheffield Children’s hospitals. The BRC aims to transform the health of children, and the adults they will become, by combining cutting-edge research methods with world-leading clinical trial expertise, to accelerate discovery of new treatments for children with rare and complex conditions. Alongside this, the BRC supports the training and development of the next generation of paediatric translational researchers through local and national career development programmes. We offer a friendly and challenging working environment with a strong commitment to personal professional development. You will be based within the Joint R&D Office at ICH but will work across GOSH and ICH. Further travel to other partner sites will be required on occasion. For further information or an informal discussion please contact Laura Turner (Laura.Turner@gosh.nhs.uk), GOSH Deputy Director of R&I – Operations and Performance. Main duties of the job The Head of BRC Operations provides intellectual drive and senior operational leadership for the BRC, as part of the BRC Leadership Team and the GOSH Directorate of R&I Senior Management Team, to develop and deliver a world-class centre for translational research. By fostering a collaborative style; developing and managing delivery plans; and scoping, supporting, and facilitating research initiatives; you will take an active role in defining, managing, and monitoring BRC strategies and deliverables. You will provide high-level support and leadership to the BRC management team, strategic input into the building and sustainability of the research portfolio and entrepreneurial opportunities, and oversee the delivery of the BRC, including accountability for team and financial management, achievement of key performance targets, preparing and delivering operational and scientific reports, and monitoring impact. Minimum Requirements You will have a postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant research area, and extensive experience working on strategic and operational matters at a senior level in biomedical research in a complex organisation. Working for our organisation GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Person specification Postgraduate qualification in biomedical science or equivalent experience of own research Training or specialist workplace experience to master’s level or equivalent in a relevant discipline Evidence of continuing professional development/education including attendance on study programmes PhD GOSH Culture and Values Our Always values: Always welcoming, Always helpful, Always expert, Always one team Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Experience/Knowledge Extensive working on both strategic and operational matters at a senior level in biomedical research in a complex, preferably university or NHS institution Demonstrable experience in effective budget management and control including achievement of annual targets Proven success in business planning and in the evidence of effective implementation of strategies Demonstrable experience in successfully applying for large-scale (£ms) funding in open competition Experience of leadership and line management of staff and operations in a complex structure Evidence of commitment to self-development Comprehensive experience of multidisciplinary team working Ability to operate effectively across a partnership of multiple organisations Understanding of national political and funding landscape relating to research and innovation, especially NIHR Experience of defining and implementing local policy and influencing national/international policy relating to research and innovation A proven capacity to manage change and evolution in a professional structure Skills/Abilities Ability to analyse, rationalise, and apply research information to support the preparation of reports and monitor impact Excellent oral and written presentation skills Demonstrable track record of successful staff line management and proven team leadership IT literate and data analytical skills Knowledge, understanding and application of EDI principles Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to reputational issues of GOSH and UCL Ability to plan and organise a large workload to meet both internal and external deadlines Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy Flexible approach Team player ‘Can do’ attitude and strong desire to facilitate and coordinate research programmes Please be advised that: The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two-stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview. The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer. Employer certification / accreditation badges The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr