Chief Operating Officer - Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHRP)

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We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHRP) - an Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) - is seeking a strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help lead transformative change across health, social care, and research in the region.

NHRP is a collaborative partnership between Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle City Council, and Northumbria University. Our collective mission is to drive change in the health, wealth, and wellbeing of over 3.2 million people living in the North East of England and North Cumbria.

As a pioneering AHSC, we integrate health research, clinical excellence, education, and innovation to address major regional health challenges. We work to break down barriers, foster collaboration, and promote a whole-system approach that spans the life course, in partnership with NHS and local authority colleagues.

You can find out more about Newcastle Health Research Partnership here

As COO, you will play a critical role in delivering the strategic vision of NHRP. Reporting to the NHRP Director and the Strategy Board, you will lead on the development and execution of strategy, manage relationships across partner organisations, and facilitate collaboration that drives real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement NHRP's strategic and operational plans
• Build and maintain strong, collegiate relationships with partner organisations and key stakeholders
• Support integration of research, clinical practice, and education to improve health outcomes
• To ensure effective structures and a sustainable financial model are in place to supports NHRP' strategic aims and performance

You will be a highly motivated leader with a strong track record in strategic delivery and partnership, with a proven track record of outstanding performance in a previous complex stakeholder environment. You will bring a deep understanding of the health and care, Higher Education, Life Sciences and Public Services landscape, excellent interpersonal skills, and the vision to drive forward our collaborative mission.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of health and research transformation in the North East. The post is offered on a part-time basis (0.5 FTE, 18.5 hours/week) as a two-year fixed-term contract.

Further details about the post can be found here

For a confidential conversation in the first instance, please contact David Burn, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University david.burn@newcastle.ac.uk

To apply please submit your cover statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria of this role (no more than 2 A4 sides) along with your CV

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