NIHR SPHR Training Manager

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
The post-holder will plan and manage a range of activity related to training and career development in public health research associated with the delivery of the NIHR School for Public Health Research (SPHR). The Training Manager under the guidance and direction of the NIHR SPHR Director, SPHR Academic Career Development Lead (ACDL) and School Manager will coordinate the delivery of a range of training programmes and initiatives nationally to the cohort of SPHR trainees (includes undergraduate summer internships, PhD students, pre- and post-doctoral fellows and early- to mid-career researchers).

The Training Manager will coordinate a variety of training opportunities for trainees and researchers at all levels to support the next generation of researchers in public health.

The Training Manager will ensure operational aspects of the training programme are delivered in accordance with the NIHR SPHR Academic Capacity Development and Training (ACD) Strategy and that specific objectives are achieved by monitoring and reporting progress, making suggestions and recommendations to the NIHR SPHR Director, Academic Career Development Lead (ACDL) and School Manager. The Training Manager reports directly to the NIHR SPHR School Manager.

This is a fixed-term role until 31 March 2029.

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