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Science Manager, Population Health Sciences

Medical Research Council - Infrastructure and Population Health Sciences Team

Location: Swindon, Hybrid
Salary: £36,650 per annum. UKRI Band D
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 1st July 2025
Closes: 20th July 2025
Job Ref: 1070
 

Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - hybrid working available.

We are seeking a Science Manager to support programmes and activities related to Population Health Sciences as well as provide support to the wider Infrastructure team at MRC. The role will involve providing Secretariat support for the UK Prevention Research Partnership (UKPRP), a £55m multi-funder partnership aimed at the primary prevention of non-communicable diseases. Reporting to the UKPRP Programme Manager, you will help to deliver the key objectives of the initiative and will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the partnership. You will also support key MRC and UKRI investments such as Population Research UK and the Population Health Improvement initiative as well as contributing to the development of MRC strategy for population studies and prevention research.

Key Areas of Accountability 

Leadership / teamwork / collaboration

You will work with the UKPRP Programme Manager and colleagues within the Population Health Sciences and Infrastructure team at MRC. The role requires strong collaboration with and coordination of external stakeholders including the twelve UKPRP funding organisations, national and international experts, and funded research teams.

Delivery / programmes / projects / process

You will run the UKPRP Secretariat to deliver the programme, including organising monthly project board meetings, and twice-yearly funder meetings and Scientific Advisory Board meetings. Your work will support the research and impact activities of UKPRP, including delivery of future funding calls.

You will provide support, including organising management and oversight meetings, for MRC and UKRI investments such as Population Research UK and Population Health Improvement, and assist with internal activities, including producing landscape reviews and compiling reports from research data, to shape strategy for longitudinal population studies and prevention research. 

Person Specification

  • First degree (or equivalent experience) in a biomedical, life or physical science discipline.
  • Experience of working directly and achieving results with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Understanding and application of appropriate project management tools and other software packages including Office suites, AI and data analysis.
  • Good analytical ability, encompassing critical thinking, evaluation, decision making and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to identify strategic objectives and their implications and make adaptations to ensure project delivery and impact.
  • Ability to communicate clearly – both orally and written, across a range of issues.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
  • Highly organised, with good time management skills and a flexible approach, able to juggle priorities.
  • Has integrity and takes personal responsibility.
  • Committed to self and organisational improvement.

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!

A list of benefits below:

  • An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
  • 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).
  • Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
  • Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
  • Flexible working options.

Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!

UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.

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