Job overview

Fantastic opportunities have arisen for Project Managers to join the newly established NIHR HealthTech Research Centres (HRC) Network. These exciting roles will each lead one of the Network's key functions, which include Strategic Collaboration, Cross-HRC Coordination, Workforce Development, and Patient and Public Involvement.

Working closely with the Network team, you will be responsible for implementing initiatives and coordinating activities across the Network's 14 HealthTech Research Centres.  Based at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with travel to partner institutions, you will manage workstream activities, develop relationships with key stakeholders, and support the delivery of the Network's strategic objectives. You will work collaboratively with NHS organisations, academic partners, and national bodies to ensure the successful coordination of your designated function.

The ideal candidates will have experience in project management within a research or healthcare environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously while building strong working relationships across a geographically dispersed network. A master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field is essential.
These roles present an excellent opportunity to play a key part in shaping the future of health technology research and development across the NHS.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the Network's Chief Operating Officer and function leads, you will implement key initiatives and coordinate activities across our 14 HealthTech Research Centres. You will develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders while supporting the delivery of your workstream's objectives. The role may include line management responsibilities for Network support staff and requires effective collaboration with the Trust's HR team for recruitment and staff development.

You will build strong working relationships across all HRCs, supporting cross-network activities and contributing to quality assurance processes. Your responsibilities will include monitoring performance, preparing reports, and supporting the overall delivery of Network objectives.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 2 years due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Working as part of the Network team, you will support relationship building across our 14 HRC centres, connecting with key internal and external stakeholders. You will help develop your workstream in conjunction with overall network objectives and the workstream lead. The role requires strong communication skills, autonomy, and an understanding of healthcare innovation, alongside project management expertise and stakeholder engagement abilities to successfully coordinate activities and maintain effective partnerships.