Senior Programme Officer

Job summary

We are looking for two highly skilled and motivated Senior Programme Officers to assist with planning and implementing the management of our research training schemes.

You will play a key role in one of our programme teams, providing senior administrative support to the team, and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders nationally at all levels of seniority in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), NHS Trusts, local authorities, and other health and care related organisations.

The role also provides an opportunity to enter the field of research management, with previous post holders showing good career progression.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Programme Officer is required to:

• Assist the Senior Programme Managers and Programme Managers in managing schemes and programmes that form part of the NIHR research training and fellowship portfolio;
• Support the Senior Management Team in their oversight of various funding streams;
• Work alongside other Senior Programme Officers, Senior Programme Managers and Programme Managers, and coordinate administration where appropriate, to ensure the delivery of various funding schemes, programmes, workshops, events, interviews and conferences;
• Support other diverse areas of work as required in order to deliver the NIHR Academy programmes and awards.