Location: TWICKENHAM - TW1 3NL
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). We work in partnership with the NHS, universities, local government, other research funders, patients, and the public. The NIHR funds, enables, and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. We are also a major funder of applied health research in low- and middle-income countries.
Job Description
The Team
The Governance, Performance and Improvement (GPI) is a small team of individuals who have primary and secondary responsibilities to mitigate against single points of failure. All members of the team will have the opportunity to work across all areas of responsibility, which offers individuals a breadth of experience and development. The team is responsible for ensuring that GMG delivers its services effectively and efficiently within corporate, customer and regulatory requirements.
Job purpose:
The role of the Senior Governance and Risk Manager (SGRM) is central to the smooth execution of the GMG’s Governance Framework and to ensure that risks are being effectively managed at local and corporate level.
The governance structure at GMG comprises of:
The SGRM role has one direct report, Governance and Risk Manager, as well as support from other members of the GPI team that have secondary responsibility for governance. The post holder is responsible for providing senior leadership and oversight of all activities relating to the governance and risk management at GMG.
In support of this, the role will develop a detailed understanding of GMG operations and the context of the wider NIHR, to provide advice to Chairs and the Director of GMG, forge strong internal and external networks, and ensure that linkages and dependencies are well-understood.
Key Responsibilities:
Governance and Risk Management
Secondary Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Behaviours and Competencies Required:
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills:
Desirable Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills:
To Apply:
Please apply directly through our vacancy page (via the ‘Apply’ button above) with your CV along with a cover letter indicating your suitability for the role and your motivation to apply. Please note that the submission of a cover letter is essential for your application to be considered.
Interested to learn more about or confidentially discuss this opportunity with the UK’s largest research funder, please send a CV and cover letter to carl.sanassy@lgcgroup.com
Why work for us:
Join our team and you’ll be working with an exceptional organisation who manage high quality health and care research funding for the benefit of patients and the public. NIHR is one of the nation's largest funders of health and care research, and this opportunity will help you learn and develop your skills and progress your career.
We provide everything you’d expect including a competitive benefits package, enhanced contributory pension scheme, life insurance, season ticket loans, a laptop for hybrid office and home working, allowance for suitable home working equipment, Benenden healthcare, 25 days annual leave and a good work/life balance.
We take learning and development very seriously and you can expect to be given a broad range of training opportunities.
NB: The Grant Management Group values diversity and aims to create an inclusive working environment. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to having leadership and teams that are made up of diverse skills and experiences.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Institute_for_Health_and_Care_Research
Location: | London, Twickenham |
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Salary: | £45,700 to £53,500 Benefits + Bonus |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 8th September 2023 |
Closes: | 6th November 2023 |
Job Ref: | 280T |
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