Programme Manager; XN

Areyou passionate about health and care research? The NIHR is looking for aProgramme Manager with experience of research management or working in aresearch environment to join our teams managing programmes of NIHR funding.

Asuccessful applicant will be flexible, proactive, responsible, have great communication skills and be able to work as part of a team to ensure delivery of the relevant portfolio of work.

We encourage individuals who are considering applying to contact the office andhave a conversation with the hiring manager.

Please note, a hybrid-working arrangement is in place and the post holder will bewelcome to work the larger percentage of their time from home. There are alsoother flexible working arrangements available on request.

Expected Shortlisting Date

10/02/2026

Planned Interview Date

18/02/2026

Thepost holder will be responsible for the management of programmes of NIHRfunding, and engagement with external stakeholders, including researchers andtheir host organisations, to promote and develop research careers.

Youwill need significant experience of working within an office environment, ahigh level of interpersonal and communications skills and an ability todevelop good working relationships within and across teams.

Youmust have excellent organisational skills for example project management skills. You will be required to prioritise, schedule and manage the delivery of a complex, wide ranging,time-critical and unpredictable workload.

You will also need advanced computer skills, in particular in Excel,Word and PowerPoint. Experience of Google applications would be an advantage.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has a mission to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The NIHR plays a pivotal role in attracting, training and supporting the best researchers and complements the additional NIHR investment in world-class research facilities and a skilled research workforce.

Thisrole is hosted by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) and delivers thework of the NIHR, leading on policy, strategy and delivery in respect of academic training in England and working closely with other NIHR centres andthe Science Research and Evidence (SRE) Directorate at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Programme Management

• Working with Senior Programme Managers the post holder will be required to manage change in response to external events and new policies; this may require the reformulation and adjustment of plans and strategies to ensure that the programmes in the post holders portfolio remain fit for purpose;
• Management of peer review panels and advisory boards including: identifying prospective panel members, invitations to join panels/boards, drafting panel/board termsof reference and guidance, management and organisation of panel meetings;
• Provide secretariat for panels, boards and implementation groups as required;
• Drafting and revision of application forms and guidance for new and existing schemes;
• Provide written feedback to applicants to programmes/scheme applicants in the postholders portfolio;
• Handle complex queries and complaints about the application process and funding decisions by telephone, email, and in person;
• Workwith the Senior Programme Managers to plan and implement the process for administering the schemes in the post holders area of responsibility;
• Playa key role in planning the annual cycle and timing of schemes in the postholders area of responsibility;
• Working with the other Programme Managers, Senior Programme Managers and Administration Manager to monitor workload and co-ordination of administrative functions across the portfolio;
• Writing reports and…