Director of Operations (Medical)

For over sixty years, British Heart Foundation (BHF) has been one of the world’s largest independent funders of heart and circulatory research, powering progress that has saved countless lives.

We are proud to invest in an exceptional network of world-class researchers who are making a difference for the millions of people living with heart and circulatory diseases in the UK and around the world. We have over £400 million of BHF-funded research underway, and an ambition to fund more than £1 billion by 2030.

As the UK’s leading heart charity, our research also informs the vital information and support we give to millions of people and their loved ones when they need it most. And it fuels our campaigning to ensure a healthier world for everyone.

Director of Operations (Medical)

Also known as a Chief of Staff, you'll lead the planning and administration activity for our Scientific and Medical teams, as well as supporting our Chief Scientific and Medical Officer (CSMO) you’ll ensure the efficient running of directorate activities and will play an integral role, as part of our medical leadership team, in supporting our mission of the Research and Health functions.

You’ll be a trusted partner to the CSMO, accountable for providing oversight of directorate and external activity and represent the CSMO in key internal and external meetings.

You’ll also distil complex information and formulate simple prioritised actions, representing and attending key internal and external meetings with or on behalf of the CSMO and advise on appropriate actions and delivery to align with strategic ambitions.

Please note this is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.

About you

With a science or clinical science background, you’ll have excellent organisational and administration experience, preferably gained with senior leadership teams within the NHS/ academia/ health sector.

You’ll be an established leader, well versed in planning and prioritisation in a complex setting, as well as experience working closely with senior leaders up to Executive level, including Board representations.

Familiar with the research process you’ll also have the following key skills and experience:

• Ability to span from strategic thinking to operational and administrative details
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, able to adjust tone for medical and non-medical stakeholders
• Able to summarise complex information into prioritised key information
• An effective communicator of health and research concepts to a lay audience
• Can understand the strategic importance of an activity or project; and convey that to others
• Highly organised, able to prioritise own work, and that of the team
• Highly collaborative, able to flex style and has credibility with a range of stakeholders, able to challenge appropriately

How to apply

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the 'Apply' button above. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

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