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The NIHR is funded through the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and was established with the aim of creating a health and care research system in which the NHS supports outstanding individuals, working in world class facilities, conducting leading edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public. The NIHR Research Infrastructure provides a platform to enable research by creating an environment where early stage and applied research can thrive. Our Research Infrastructure consists of research expertise, specialist facilities, a research delivery workforce and support services. The NIHR invests more than £606 million a year of infrastructure funding through a number of different five-year infrastructure funding schemes. Job Description We are looking to recruit an experienced, inquisitive and motivating Programme Lead to provide leadership to a team managing a portfolio of high profile National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) experimental medicine research infrastructure funding schemes. Job Purpose The Programme Lead will provide leadership for the end-to-end grants and research management of NIHR’s experimental medicine research infrastructure portfolio, which includes the flagship Biomedical Research Centres, the Clinical Research Facilities, the Commercial Research Delivery Centres, the HealthTech Research Centres and others. The postholder will lead work to drive the evolution of the experimental medicine portfolio and shape its future direction. In addition, they will play a key role in NIHR’s interaction with the experimental medicine community and will work closely with senior colleagues from the Department of Health and Social Care. The Programme Lead will report to the Assistant Director of Research Infrastructure, will have responsibility for the activities of a team of Senior Research Managers and Research Managers, and will work closely with the broader Infrastructure team. Key Accountabilities • Lead and develop the experimental medicine research infrastructure portfolio, identifying gaps, opportunities and impact, • Review and evaluate funding schemes, providing strategic recommendations for future calls, • Represent schemes across the health and care research landscape, enhancing collaboration and visibility with DHSC, NIHR and partners, • Manage research commissioning, including competitions, guidance, panel organization and applicant feedback, • Deliver new priority funding calls, establishing assessment and monitoring processes, • Oversee contracts, reporting, and risk, including FOI and ministerial requests, • Lead and develop a team of six, promoting efficiency and collaboration, • Build stakeholder relationships and support cross infrastructure collaboration, • Provide flexible support across NIHR projects and working groups Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills Required Criteria • PhD (or equivalent) in biomedical or health sciences, or significant relevant sector experience, • Proven experience managing research funding in academic, clinical, industrial, funding body or charity settings, • Experience in line management, staff development and workload planning, • Strong project planning and prioritisation skills, able to manage multiple deadlines, • Understanding of strategic health and care research funding, particularly experimental medicine Desired Criteria • Understanding of research impact and how monitor and measure it Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements: Salary: Commensurate with experience Location: Twickenham, London / Hybrid working model Contract Type: Full Time,12 months fixed term contract Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays Employee Benefits Include: Annual bonus, subject to company performance Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme Life Insurance Cover Benenden Healthcare Membership Training and Development Opportunities Season Ticket Loan NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office-based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, usually worked as 1 day per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements. How to Apply If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the LGC Group. The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 12th January 2026. Inclusion and Diversity LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age or trade union membership.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is the UK’s largest funder of health and care research, investing over £1.6 billion annually to improve health and care outcomes. Since 2006, we’ve supported world class research programmes, centres of excellence, and people, creating the most integrated health research system globally. Our mission is clear: improve the health and wealth of the nation through research that benefits patients, the public, and the healthcare system. The Role We’re looking for a visionary and collaborative leader to head our Data and Analytics function. This is a unique opportunity to shape how NIHR harnesses data to generate insights, inform strategic decision making, and demonstrate the real world impact of research across the UK health and care system. As Assistant Director, Portfolio Analytics you’ll combine analytical expertise with strong leadership to develop innovative data strategies, inspire a high performing team, and represent NIHR both internally and externally. Key Responsibilities • Lead the team delivering Portfolio products, including dashboards, reports, impact case studies, and evaluations that showcase NIHR research’s alignment with strategic priorities and real world outcomes, • Develop and implement a Data and Analytics strategy with a Continuous Improvement roadmap, leveraging AI/ML tools, automation, new data sources, and enhanced analytics processes, • Provide thought leadership in horizon scanning, impact assessment, economic evaluation, and research classification, • Manage, mentor, and grow a high performing team, fostering collaboration across NIHR functions, • Collaborate with the Digital, Data & Technology Office (DDaT) to migrate data to central repositories and streamline analytics workflows, • Translate complex analyses into actionable insights for senior leadership and operational teams, • Represent NIHR at external forums, promoting our mission and demonstrating the impact of our research About You You are a strategic thinker and experienced leader, passionate about data driven decision making and continuous improvement. You thrive in collaborative environments, inspire your team, and enjoy building relationships across organisations. You are comfortable translating complex data into clear insights that guide strategic priorities. Experience & Skills Required Criteria • Science degree or equivalent professional experience, • Extensive experience in analytics or data science within healthcare, research, policy, or related sectors, • Strong knowledge of UK health and care research and clinical research processes, • Familiarity with databases, APIs, statistical analysis, dashboard design, AI/ML, and data cleaning, • Budget management experience, • Strong problem solving skills and the ability to generate creative, collaborative solutions Desired Criteria • Experience with Google Suite, SQL, GlobalData, Alteryx, Qlik Sense, Snowflake, AWS, Python What We Value • Strategic vision with a focus on leveraging complex data, • Curiosity, innovation, and pragmatic problem solving, • Strong team leadership with the ability to motivate and prioritise in a fast paced environment, • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, • Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace Compensation & Benefits • Salary: Director level, commensurate with experience, • Hybrid working (minimum one day/week in Twickenham office), • 25 days annual leave + UK public holidays, • Annual bonus (subject to performance), • Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme, • Life insurance and healthcare membership, • Training and development opportunities, • Season ticket loan Why Join Us? This is a chance to make a tangible impact on the UK’s health and care landscape. You’ll lead a talented team, drive innovation in data analytics, and shape strategic decisions that improve health outcomes nationwide. How to Apply If this role excites you, submit your CV and a Statement of Suitability outlining how your skills and experiences align with the required criteria. Show us your passion for making a difference in health research. Inclusion & Diversity NIHR celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applications are considered regardless of age, disability, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic.

Research Admin Assistant, Full Time, 9-month FTC, London.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is the UK’s largest funder of health and care research, investing over £1. Since 2006, we’ve supported world class research programmes, centres of excellence, and people, creating the most integrated health research system globa

Research Admin Assistant, Full Time, 9-month FTC, London. Our research platform, allowing them to browse our catalogue of dataset reports, each of which is written by a member of the research team and pertaining to a dataset. Neudata’s research team is at the core of what we do.

Strong knowledge of UK health and care research and clinical research processes. Since 2006, we’ve supported world class research programmes, centres of excellence, and people, creating the most integrated health research system globally. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)

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