NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast Programme Manager- Grade 9

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior management role within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast. The research and implementation support infrastructure has over 80 member organisations in health and social care, universities, local authorities, 3rd sector and charities working together to develop and deliver applied health and social care research with the potential to reduce health inequalities. The postholder will line manage ARC staff within the department but also liaise closely with the line managers of teams in the Universities of Lancaster and Lancashire as well as our public advisor and member organisation.

Our work embeds equity, co-production, public and community involvement. This postholder leads the management of the ARC, assisting the Directors (Professor Gabbay and Barr) in the strategic development and delivery of the ARC programme. We are leading together the next ARC from 2026-31, and it is intended this postholder will have a key role in that expanded grant development and delivery. As well as leveraging in excess of £70m external grant directly or as a collaborator, the ARC has also delivered a portfolio of >500 publications since 2019. The postholder will also liaise with their equivalents across the other 10 ARCs in England, in areas for collaboration, co-development and coordination. The ARC is also among a select group of Research Centres within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences in the University of Liverpool.

The ARC is funded until the end of March 2031, but we anticipate there will be further funding. This post is ideal for an experienced senior manager in health research and infrastructures ambitions to take senior leadership role in a complex but exciting organisation making a real difference in close partnership with diverse populations and organisations. The post holder will have line management, data collation, analysis, reporting and budget roles and an opportunity to lead and participate in internal evaluations leading to publications.

The university operates a hybrid work environment for staff, with a current minimum requirement of 40% on Campus, with 60% considered desirable where possible.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Closing Date: 27 January 2026 23:30

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