Research Project Manager, Health and Medical Sciences
The Alan Turing Institute
The Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence whose mission is to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Research Project Manager will coordinate and oversee a portfolio of research projects within the Health and Medical Sciences Programme. The post holder will work with the Programme Director, Deputy Director and academic researchers to coordinate each research project from concept to implementation; this will involve understanding the resource requirements for each project, drawing up detailed financial plans, coordinating funding applications, agreeing on clear milestones for each project, ensuring that the deliverables are completed on schedule, as well as providing regular updates to the Institute’s leadership on the progress of each project.
The Research Project Manager will also need to liaise closely with Institute research and operations staff, in London, at university and research centre partners, to perform their duties.
Management of small projects in other areas may also be required, subject to business needs.
This role reports to either the SeniorProgramme Manager or Programme Manager, Health and Medical Sciences.
DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Research project management and delivery
- Coordinate and oversee the delivery of research projects.
- Coordinate some of the programme’s events, training, and knowledge exchange initiatives.
- Maintain up-to-date records that enable effective monitoring, control and evaluation of the programme’s research initiatives.
- Produce regular reports on activity to external partners and funders.
Programme operations and resources management
- Perform resources planning and financial analysis for the programme.
- Coordinate the delivery of strong programme governance.
- Working with the HR team, organise the recruitment of additional programme researchers or administrative staff.
- Provide day-to-day support to the Programme Director and programme research leadership.
Person Specification
- Degree or equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience
- Excellent project management and organisational skills: Ability to plan, execute and keep on schedule with numerous projects in an organised fashion.
- Relevant experience in project management.
- Experience of working closely with Finance Team, and of budget management and financial processes including budget planning, reporting, and reconcilliations.
- The ability to form and maintain relationships with a wide range of people at all levels.
- Clear and effective communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of people and audiences at all levels.
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Terms and Conditions
This full-time post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 2 years. The annual salary is £35,000-£40,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits
Application procedure
Please see our jobs portal for full details on how to apply.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 July 2022 at 23:59.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability.