Research Programmes Officer (NIHR Imperial BRC)

Location:

St Mary’s Hospital with regular travel to other campuses including Hammersmith, White City and Charing Cross sites.

Expectation of 3 days/week on campus.

About the role:

The NIHR Imperial BRC is a 5-year biomedical and clinical research infrastructure award from the Department of Health and Social Care, to support translation of scientific discoveries from Imperial College London into the clinic for patient benefit, through the hospitals within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT).

As a Research Programmes Officer, you will assist in the delivery of BRC-funded research initiatives (funded either centrally or through our Themes), as well as the various ‘horizontal’ programmes of activity within the BRC: training, industry, and patient & public involvement and engagement (PPIE), and joint working with other NIHR-funded infrastructure programmes at Imperial. The role will require establishing good working relationships and partnerships with Principal Investigators, NHS clinicians, College research staff, and departmental managers

What you would be doing:

You will undertake administrative and office coordinating duties as required, such as organising committee meetings, workshops, and public events. Working alongside BRC Research Programme Managers, you will support a small number of Themes ensuring project finances are managed appropriately and that delivery of outputs and objectives are on-track. You will be responsible for sourcing, capturing and disseminating evidence of research impact, which will help shape the strategic direction of the BRC. You will be responsible for collating all data (EDI, publications, clinical trials, research studies etc) necessary to contribute to submission of all relevant reports to the NIHR (National Institute of Health Research).

What we are looking for:

We are looking for candidates with:

• a background in biomedical research or similar field
• experience of working in Higher Education or NHS organisation
• experience of organising large internal and external events
• experience of administrative and secretariat support
• knowledge of biomedical/clinical research funding environment
• flexible and proactive attitude to work

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

The NIHR Imperial BRC team works across the Faculty of Medicine, Dept. of Bioengineering & Imperial College NHS Trust.

This role is for a full-time, fixed-term contract to start as soon as possible and run through to the 31^st March 2028.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Mekala Gunaratnam m.gunaratnam@imperial.ac.uk

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