Innovation and Business Transformation Manager

Do you have a passion for change and innovation? Are you interested in transforming business processes and systems to support the funding of impactful health and social care research?

We are seeking an Innovation & Business Transformation Manager to join our team at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Coordinating Centre, based in Southampton. In this role, you will support strategic projects and change initiatives that optimise processes, integrate technology and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Who are we?

The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. We are also a major funder of applied health research in low and middle-income countries.

Further information can be found at: www.nihr.ac.uk. You are encouraged to review our operational priorities and to watch this introductory video.

What will you be doing?

As an Innovation & Business Transformation Manager, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of business processes and systems that advance the NIHR’s strategic priorities and goals. You will support cross-functional projects, contribute to cultural change, and evaluate opportunities for innovation in our processes and use of technology.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting a portfolio of strategic projects and producing reports, briefings, and presentations to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the Coordinating Centre.
• Collaborating with colleagues to identify challenges and recommend solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Staying informed on business process trends, emerging technologies and developments in the health and social care research landscape.
• Providing operational management for projects and supporting teams as needed.

Who are we looking for?

You are an experienced professional with a background in business transformation, innovation or project management. You have a proactive approach to problem-solving and a track record of successfully delivering change initiatives.

Key skills and qualifications include:

• Strong project and change management skills, including practical experience with techniques and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a matrix management environment and manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and engage stakeholders effectively.

Familiarity with the health and social care research landscape or experience using project planning tools like Jira is desirable.

What can we offer you?

We recognise that our staff are at the heart of what we do so we make sure we look after you! As well as a generous benefits package (full details - here!), as an organisation we prioritise your wellbeing as reflected in  the Mind Workplace Wellbeing awards, where we have achieved Gold for the fifth year in a row!

Our hybrid working approach helps you with your work life balance and offers you the chance to split your time between office and home working. We strive for cohesive and collaborative teams so our expectation is you spend around 20% of your time in the office. We also know that personal development is important and have a range of ways to support you.

For further information/an informal discussion- contact hei-peopleservices@soton.ac.uk 

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