Project Manager

About us 

The NIHR Policy Research Unit in Health & Social Care Workforce (HSCWRU) at King’s College London is part of the Policy Institute within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. Our offices are in the Virginia Woolf Building. The Policy Institute is engaged in the translation of academic research at King’s College for the benefit of society. The HSCWRU develops research knowledge in the health and social care workforce field and to disseminate findings to policymakers, service providers, employers and patient, service user and carer groups. HSCWRU’s Director is Professor Annette Boaz, and Deputy Director is Professor Ann-Marie Towers. Professor Towers is leading the five year project - NIHR Social Care Workforce Research Partnership at King’s and seeking an experienced Project Manager to co-ordinate and manage this project. 

About the role

The post holder will have the leading role in planning, co-ordinating and completing the project. They will have excellent communication and presentation skills, together with the ability to organise and motivate others. They will demonstrate flair, enthusiasm, innovation and leadership when faced with challenges and will provide strategic, tactical and operational management skills in the planning and execution of the project. They will also have comprehensive knowledge of the relevant internal systems, processes, policies, procedures, internal and external regulations, legislation and quality standards.

Previous experience in the management and co-ordination of large studies is essential. 

This is a full-time post, and you will be offered a fixed-term contract until 28/02/2030.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• Undergraduate Degree.
• Experience of research project management in a further or higher education environment.
• Previous experience of working in HE.
• Experience of research financial management and administration, and the ability to project manage.
• Excellent time management, organisational skills and ability to multitask and respond to changing priorities.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft packages and familiar with Worktribe or similar research & grant management system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a proactive approach, working independently and exercising professional judgement as well as contributing effectively as part of a team with a ‘hands on’ approach to working.

Desirable criteria

• An interest in health and social care and social work.
• Relevant professional qualification.
• Experience of managing and developing staff.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information 

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We are committed to working with our staff & unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

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