Head of Research

Overview

• Opportunity to join a life-changing health charity
• Responsible for research funding and developing research strategy

About Our Client

Our client is a health charity based in the UK

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a new Research Strategy ensuring alignment to the charity's overall strategy.
• Implement a patient and public involvement (PPI) strategy for assessment panels.
• Oversee and be responsible for the delivery of research funding calls for research proposals submitted to the charity.
• Oversee the monitoring of research funded by the charity.
• Establish, lead and deliver complex projects, focusing on the development of new initiatives.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with scientific advisory panels to help shape the future of the Research Team.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with partner organisations, charities and community with an active approach to developing new relationships.
• Lead and develop the Research Team where necessary, identifying new opportunities and ascertaining where new members are required.
• Ensure that work packages in the team are delivered to a high standard and timely manner.
• Be responsible for the Research Team budget.
• Work with the Finance Team to monitor the budget and ensure that all required financial compliances are in place.
• Represent the organisation at national and international meetings.

The Successful Applicant

• Extensive experience and a proven track record in developing and delivering research strategies, including the creation and management of research funding calls within a research-funding environment.
• Experience in strategically building teams, demonstrating knowledge of Research team structure.
• Extensive scientific background, knowledge of the cancer sciences and research landscape and educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
• Skilled in initiating, leading, and delivering complex, multi-faceted projects, particularly those involving new initiatives and operating in conditions of ambiguity.
• Considerable experience in building and maintaining relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders; able to assess situations, act with diplomacy, influence effectively, and build consensus.
• Experience in managing substantial budgets.
• Excellent communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to interpret and present complex information, both in writing and verbally, in a way that meets audience needs and supports effective decision-making.
• Numerate and analytical, with a proven aptitude for problem-solving through the development of innovative, robust, and practical solutions, implemented with precision.

What's on Offer

• Head of Research
• London
• Hybrid
• Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £63,000 per annum.
• Permanent role based in London with opportunities to make a tangible impact in the not-for-profit and charities sector.
• Generous benefits and career development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and deliver research funding efforts for a health charity doing outstanding work. If you are ready to make a difference, apply today!