Strategy Development Coordinator

Do you want to be part of a national network supporting the delivery of health and care research across England? Are you experienced in supporting the effective coordination and delivery of projects and activities in line with organisational goals? Can you provide operational support and expertise to a range of collaborators? Do you have experience supervising colleagues and supporting the delivery of continual service improvement?

We are seeking a Strategy Development Coordinator to be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and delivery of ongoing development and evaluation of our organisational strategy. Your ability to work proactively and positively with diverse groups of collaborators will be key to your success. You will have experience of coordinating complex activities and helping organising events. Furthermore, you will be proficient in drafting documentation for organisation-wide dissemination, demonstrating a commitment to providing high-quality communications. You will have the ability and mindset to proactively identify, and support the delivery of, continual service improvement. You will possess an excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.

This role will be based in the Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre (RDNCC) office on Queen Street, Leeds. We work in a hybrid way with an expectation that all RDNCC staff spend at least 40% of their time in our office. We are also open to discussing other flexible working arrangements. This role may require some national travel.

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route 

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• All Faculty of Medicine and Health staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your line manager about how you can utilise these.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for a role that will provide you with an exciting opportunity to coordinate the delivery of strategic activities and processes, to play a key role in coordinating groups and events, and to work alongside enthusiastic and supportive colleagues, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Sam Hardy, Strategy Development Manager

Email: sam.hardy@nihr.ac.uk 

Application process

As part of the RDNCC’s commitment to inclusion and equity of opportunity, our shortlisting stage is undertaken with names removed from job applications. Please do not include identifiable information in uploaded documents, file names or free text fields (e.g., names, photos, contact details) other than those specifically requested in the personal details section of the application form. 

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