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The NIHR is funded through the ___ (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 manager 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 ___. 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 the delivery and strategic development of the experimental medicine research infrastructure portfolio: * Portfolio development: Develop and maintain expert knowledge of the funded portfolio in order to identify gaps or opportunities for greater impact and to build robust cases for new activities. * Strategic direction for existing funding schemes: Oversee the delivery of scheme reviews and evaluations for your portfolio to develop recommendations for the next funding calls. * Working across the health and care research landscape: Represent the schemes and portfolio in discussions with colleagues from DHSC, NIHR and beyond to ensure synergies are identified and can be capitalised on. Contribute to activities to raise the visibility of the awards within academic, clinical, public and government fora. * Commissioning of research: Provide management oversight of the delivery of new funding competitions, development of application guidance notes, the organisation of international panel meetings, the production of minutes and provision of feedback to applicants. * Development of new funding calls: Respond to ad hoc requests from DHSC/NIHR to develop and deliver new priority funding calls, mobilising resources to develop an appropriate assessment mechanism and suitable monitoring processes. * Contract management and annual reporting: Support the team to process contractual requests/changes required during the lifetime of an award and requests for information (e.g. Parliamentary Questions, FOI requests or briefings for ministers). Monitor award progress through an annual reporting process and together with the Assistant Director, sign off on award holder feedback and monitor risk management. * Team Management and Support: Guide the development of the individuals within your team to allow them to reach their potential. Co-ordinate and delegate activities within your team and work together with the Assistant Director and Programme Lead for Applied Health Infrastructure to share learning and ensure consistency across the broader infrastructure team. Support efficient ways of working whilst maintaining attention to detail and delivery to deadlines. * Stakeholder engagement: Deliver productive relationships with key stakeholders including Infrastructure Centre Directors. Work with the Directors to develop and support the implementation of collaborative working between individual awards and schemes. Oversee the co-production of strategically relevant agenda for Infrastructure Centre Directors’ meetings and other fora to keep NIHR researchers abreast of the latest initiatives and policies. * Flexible support to team: provide a high level of support across the infrastructure team and NIHR, engaging on projects and working groups as required. Line Management: * This post will be responsible for a team of six, with direct line management of three team members. Qualifications Required Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills: Required Criteria : • A PhD degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or health sciences research (or significant equivalent sector experience), • Significant relevant experience of managing research funding in a clinical, academic, industrial, funding agency or charity setting, • Experience of line management, staff development and planning and monitoring of workloads, • Excellent project planning and management skills; able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, working to challenging targets and deadlines, • The ability to demonstrate an understanding in the strategic issues in health and care research funding and policy, especially within experimental medicine, • Strategic thinker able to interpret complex information while having a clear view of the “big picture”, • The ability to employ creative approaches to effectively communicate complex information to individuals and groups from a range of different backgrounds and different seniority levels Understanding of research impact and how monitor and measure it Additional Information Why work for us Join our team and you’ll be working with an exceptional organisation who manage high quality health and care research for the benefit of patients and the public. NIHR is one of the UK’s largest funders of health and care research. Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements: • Salary: £58,000 to £61,200 pa, • 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 bonus, subject to company performance, • Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme, • Life Insurance Cover, • Benenden Healthcare Membership, • Training and Development Opportunities 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 15th December 2025. 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.

Company Description We are looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Senior Research Manager to manage a high profile National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) portfolio of clinical and applied health research infrastructure funding schemes. These schemes drive the delivery of research breakthroughs into life-saving treatments for patients, driving innovation, and enabling the UK’s international competitiveness in crucial areas of experimental medicine, applied health and care research. The NIHR is funded through the ___ (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 a dynamic and experienced Senior Research Manager to manage a high profile National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) portfolio of clinical and applied health research infrastructure funding schemes. These schemes drive the delivery of research breakthroughs into life-saving treatments for patients, driving innovation, and enabling the UK’s international competitiveness in crucial areas of experimental medicine, applied health and care research. Job Purpose Reporting to a Programme Lead, and working closely with the Assistant Director of Research Infrastructure, and the Department for Health and Social Care, the postholder will lead the planning and delivery of all activities for their portfolio of research infrastructure schemes. This will include the development of the strategic direction for future funding competitions; leading on the delivery of funding competitions and the management of awards; and working with internal and external stakeholders to capture impact, promote collaborative working and other priority areas relevant to your schemes portfolio. We are looking for someone with a broad perspective of academia, funding, project management and health related policy. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and provide our community of researchers with support and advice. You will be confident interacting with your peers and the external scientific community; able to demonstrate critical thinking, and an ability to influence and build productive relationships. Meticulous project management skills, with the ability to deliver multiple priorities simultaneously, is essential. Key Accountabilities: • Developing the strategic direction for existing funding schemes: developing, project managing and delivering reviews of current schemes (scope, process, monitoring, impact) to develop recommendations for the next funding calls., • Lead the process of commissioning research: Lead the delivery of new funding competitions for existing schemes. This includes meticulous project planning, the development of application guidance notes, the organisation of international panel meetings, minute taking and writing feedback to applicants., • Development of new funding calls: Respond to ad hoc requests from DHSC/NIHR to develop and deliver new priority funding calls, developing an appropriate assessment mechanism and suitable monitoring processes through collaboration with relevant colleagues., • Stakeholder engagement: Provide the research community with support and advice on local management of their infrastructure award. Develop an outward facing strategy and plan to support schemes in order to raise the visibility of the awards within academic, clinical, public and government fora. Work with the award holders (Infrastructure Directors) to develop and support the implementation of collaborative working between individual awards within a given scheme., • Contract monitoring and annual reporting: manage any contractual requests/changes required during the lifetime of an award; requests for information (e.g. Parliamentary Questions or FOI requests), and the annual review of progress reports to assess progress and highlight concerns., • Flexible support to team: provide a high level of support across the team at peak work times. The schemes covered by team members will be reviewed periodically to support individual learning needs. Line Management: • The post will be responsible for the line management of one Research Manager. Qualifications Experience and Technical Skills Required Criteria: • A PhD degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or health sciences research (or significant equivalent sector experience)., • Substantial relevant work experience, preferably including the delivery of research funding allocation processes, in one of the following environments: research funding body (either government or charitable), research management within the NHS or HEIs, industry or academia., • The ability to demonstrate an interest in the strategic issues in health and care research funding and policy., • Strategic thinker able to interpret complex information while having a clear view of the “big picture”., • Excellent project planning and management skills; able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, working to challenging targets and deadlines., • The ability to employ creative approaches to effectively communicate complex information to individuals and groups from a range of different backgrounds and different seniority levels., • Committed team player with an ability to build effective working relationships. Desirable Criteria: • Line management and staff development experience. Additional Information Why work for us Join our team and you’ll be working with an exceptional organisation who manage high quality health and care research for the benefit of patients and the public. NIHR is one of the UK’s largest funders of health and care research. Salary & Benefits • £48,600 - £51,300 per annum, • Bonus - subject to company performance, • 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK), • Enhanced contributory pension scheme, • Life Insurance, • Benenden Healthcare, • Season Ticket Loan, • Laptop, IT equipment and remote IT support 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. This is a Fixed Term Position for 12 months in the first instance. To Apply If you are interested in working with us and feel you have the appropriate background and skills, please apply with your CV, with the cover letter attached in the same document, outlining your suitability for the role and highlighting your experience against the required criteria. Closing date for applications is 5pm on the 10th December, interviews to be held from the 15th December. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, 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, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

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Our client, a respected and growing organisation within the food sector, is seeking a driven and commercially minded New Business Development Manager to support an exciting period of expansion. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an energetic, proactive individual to take ownership of identifying and securing new business opportunities while building long-term, strategic client relationships. Job Role Based in Hayes with field-based activity, the New Business Development Manager will focus on generating leads, identifying potential clients, and expanding the company’s customer base. Reporting to senior management, you will manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting and pitching to closing deals and onboarding new accounts. This role is pivotal in supporting the company’s growth strategy within the food sector. Responsibilities • Identify and develop new business opportunities through market research, networking, strategic outreach, and field visits., • Generate leads and target potential clients, effectively presenting the company’s ready meals, hot meals, and chilled product range (sandwiches, salads, pasta, noodles)., • Build, nurture, and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients and key decision makers., • Develop and deliver compelling, tailored sales presentations and proposals., • Manage the entire sales cycle, including negotiation and contract closure, to meet or exceed revenue targets., • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, operations, and customer support teams to ensure seamless onboarding and long-term client satisfaction., • Track, manage, and report CRM pipeline activity, key metrics, and revenue forecasts., • Proven experience in new business development, lead generation, and account management., • Experience in sales within the food industry is essential., • Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly., • Confident presenting to clients and engaging stakeholders at all levels., • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team., • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines., • Proficiency in sales presentations and CRM tools. £60k-£65k per annum plus car allowance Ref Code: LI013191 To apply, please e-mail in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention of Jon Hemming-Nash Due to a high volume of responses, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you have not had a response within one week, we are sorry to say your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Join LGC’s dynamic Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning team as a Senior MEL Manager, driving innovative, high-impact insights that shape NIHR’s national research strategy. Lead the development of NIHR Indicators, elevate evidence quality and collaborate across sectors to influence real-world health and economic outcomes. The Role This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team, supporting NIHR in generating high quality evidence that demonstrates and strengthens research impact. Reporting to the NIHR Lead Economist, the post encompasses organisational and programme level MEL activities, with a core focus on developing, managing and reporting NIHR Indicators across the four I’s: Impact, Inclusion, Innovation, and Investment. Key responsibilities include chairing the NIHR Indicators Delivery Group, integrating indicator evidence into outputs, producing and reviewing quantitative and qualitative data, advising on data quality and methods and enhancing impact visualisation. The role involves liaising with other delivery groups, maintaining process documentation, managing a team of indicator leads and overseeing data collection, analysis and report preparation, including integration into a comprehensive dashboard. You will collaborate across NIHR and external stakeholders to promote consistent processes, support continuous improvement and contribute to wider MEL development. Success requires strategic problem solving, strong project leadership and excellent relationship building skills to operate effectively across a complex research ecosystem. About you Required Criteria • Postgraduate degree in health related or social sciences, or equivalent experience, • Proven ability to apply monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches to deliver insight and encourage sustained refinement of programme/scheme processes, • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem solving abilities with the capacity to create, test and implement innovative solutions to complex challenges, • Experience developing innovative methodologies that collate different types of data from across systems, • Proficiency in methodologies to evaluate and assess impact, • Experience of using digital tools and systems to drive improvements, • In depth experience and understanding of UK health and life sciences R&D sector, including dissemination and adoption, and the importance of research impact Desired Criteria • Education and/ or equivalent experience in economics/ population health, • Experience working for a research funding organisation Competencies and Behaviors • Strong interpersonal and networking skills to build effective internal and external relationships, • Highly organised with proven project management experience and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, • Excellent written and oral communication, including reporting and data visualisation, with ability to simplify complex information, • Motivated, adaptable and able to manage diverse responsibilities independently or within a team Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements: Salary: £48,600 to £51,300 per year Location: Twickenham, London / hybrid working model Contract Type: Permanent, full time Working Hours: 37.5 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 1 day each week, this may increase, subject to team requirements. Application 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 and Desired Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the NIHR. Deadline for applications is 5pm on the 8th December, with interviews to commence from the 15th December. 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.

Highlights: | Centre Manager – Pinner (Northwest London) || Full-time Permanent, 40 hours per week || Salary £32,000-£40,000 || Hybrid: Work from home and centre-based | About Us: Big Fish Tutors is a dynamic and innovative education SME led by quality, research and its employees. With a strong commitment to excellence and a passion for continuous improvement, we have established ourselves as a leader in our field. We are now seeking a talented and motivated Centre Manager to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success. Job Description: Are you a warm, driven individual who loves helping others succeed? Do you naturally lead, inspire, and enjoy being creative? Then the Centre Manager role in Pinner could be perfect for you! In this role, you’ll transform the mindsets of children and parents through education and genuine care - yes, parents love a bit of nurturing too. You’ll guide and empower your team of tutors to deliver fun, progressive learning experiences for the children in your centre. You’ll also collaborate with fellow centre managers and the directors to achieve our mission: becoming parents’ top choice in Northwest London. We’ll support you with ongoing training and development, every step of the way. If this sounds exciting, we’d love to get to know you - apply now! Key Responsibilities: Relationships, Operations, Teams and Management, Business Development Salary: £32,000-£40,000 per annum depending on experience Application Process: How to Apply: If you're a proactive and results-focused individual who is hungry for a rewarding challenge, we warmly invite your application. Kindly dispatch your CV to . Deadline: 10th December 2025. Applications are looked at on a first come first serve basis. All successful applicants will undertake employment reference checks, a self-declaration of criminal record, and a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Please note, this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020. It is an offence to apply if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. More information about the role Key Responsibilities: Relationships: Build strong relationships with parents, students and tutors to drive the success of the centre. Operations: Organise and operate the centre effectively to deliver excellent quality education and customer service. Teams and Management: Lead projects that are centre-based and department-based (First Aid, Educational Resources, Phonics etc.) and inspire the teams you are working with, providing guidance and support for their growth and development. Training and support provided as necessary. Business Development: Develop and implement effective strategies with colleagues to achieve departmental and organisational objectives. Qualifications and Skills: • A Bachelor's 2:2 minimum requirement OR proven experience of 2+ years in managerial roles, in the education industry., • UK GCSE qualifications, Grade B+ or 6+ for English and Maths. Note: GCSE equivalent qualifications will not be accepted due to industry criteria., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities., • Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions., • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Benefits: • £300 Amazon Vouchers each year, • Company pension, • Competitive salary with great pay progression opportunities, • Choose a work shift that suits you, • A dynamic working day, • A structured training program, • A collaborative and nurturing work environment for career and personal growth

Job Title: Head of Solution Specialists for Databases Permanent, Full-time Location: London, UK – Hybrid Working Application Deadline: 31st December 2025 About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit ___ and follow @SpringerNature. About The Role Are you a high-energy sales leader ready to lead a global team with new sales responsibility for at least three solutions for the Corporate and Academic Market? As Head of Solution Specialists for Databases, you lead a dynamic, international team responsible for driving new business for flagship products like Springer Materials, Adis Insight, and Springer Protocols. Ideally the candidate also wants sales responsibility for some key accounts to sell directly to. This is your opportunity to shape the next chapter of Springer Nature’s growth story - by leading and coaching a team to consistently achieve the annual targets, even in tough market conditions. Key Performance Metrics You will be measured and rewarded based on your ability to lead and coach a team 5 Solution Specialists to: • Achieve and exceed new business revenue targets, delivering consistent year-over-year growth in database sales., • Increase win rates by improving the percentage of closed deals from qualified opportunities., • Accelerate sales cycles, reducing the average time from initial contact to deal closure., • Expand strategic accounts, growing revenue and product adoption within key customer organizations., • Drive high engagement, retention, and development of your team, ensuring all Solution Specialists meet or exceed their individual targets., • Maintain a robust, high-quality pipeline with accurate forecasting and opportunity assessment Role Responsibilities: • Lead & Inspire: Manage, coach, and develop a global team of Solution Specialists, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous learning., • Drive Growth: Secure new business wins across Europe, North America, and China, and expand our influence within customer organizations., • Collaborate: Work closely with Product Management, local sales reps and Marketing to develop and execute winning sales strategies and tactics., • Champion Excellence: Lead from the front—your track record in prospecting and new customer acquisition sets the standard for your team., • Share Knowledge: Contribute to department-wide knowledge sharing and product development, ensuring we stay ahead. Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Essential (all Are Must Have Requirements) • Experience and a track record as a sales leader responsible for winning new business for research solutions by convincing technical buyers such as faculty deans, department and research leaders of the product value for them and their researchers., • Proven sales leadership, with experience building and leading high-performing sales teams, ideally in research solutions or database sales., • Commercial acumen, with strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills., • Strategic mindset, with the ability to assess pipelines, forecast accurately, and think several steps ahead., • Customer focus, skilled at engaging technical and economic buyers, identifying needs, and demonstrating must-have product capabilities., • Growth mindset, thriving on challenges, adapting quickly, and motivating your team to bounce back stronger from setbacks. What You Can Expect From Us • The chance to work for a global, innovative company at the forefront of scientific discovery, • Competitive salary and bonus plan, • Professional onboarding with extensive product and sales training, • Access to a wide range of online resources for self-development, • A results-driven, collaborative environment with strong team support and ongoing coaching Leadership Development Opportunities At Springer Nature, we believe in investing in our leaders. As Head of Solution Specialists for Databases, you will benefit from a tailored offering: • Personalized leadership coaching, including feedback and support from your manager., • Participation in global leadership development initiatives designed to accelerate your growth., • A clear path to Sales Director Databases for top performers, supporting your personal career growth. Ready to Lead the Change? If you’re ambitious, self-motivated, and passionate about winning new business while developing others to excel, we want to hear from you. Join us and become part of a team At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here ___If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit ___Job Posting End Date: 31-12-2025

The NIHR is funded through the ___ (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 manager 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 ___. 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 the delivery and strategic development of the experimental medicine research infrastructure portfolio: • Portfolio development: Develop and maintain expert knowledge of the funded portfolio in order to identify gaps or opportunities for greater impact and to build robust cases for new activities., • Strategic direction for existing funding schemes: Oversee the delivery of scheme reviews and evaluations for your portfolio to develop recommendations for the next funding calls., • Working across the health and care research landscape: Represent the schemes and portfolio in discussions with colleagues from DHSC, NIHR and beyond to ensure synergies are identified and can be capitalised on. Contribute to activities to raise the visibility of the awards within academic, clinical, public and government fora., • Commissioning of research: Provide management oversight of the delivery of new funding competitions, development of application guidance notes, the organisation of international panel meetings, the production of minutes and provision of feedback to applicants., • Development of new funding calls: Respond to ad hoc requests from DHSC/NIHR to develop and deliver new priority funding calls, mobilising resources to develop an appropriate assessment mechanism and suitable monitoring processes., • Contract management and annual reporting: Support the team to process contractual requests/changes required during the lifetime of an award and requests for information (e.g. Parliamentary Questions, FOI requests or briefings for ministers). Monitor award progress through an annual reporting process and together with the Assistant Director, sign off on award holder feedback and monitor risk management., • Team Management and Support: Guide the development of the individuals within your team to allow them to reach their potential. Co-ordinate and delegate activities within your team and work together with the Assistant Director and Programme Lead for Applied Health Infrastructure to share learning and ensure consistency across the broader infrastructure team. Support efficient ways of working whilst maintaining attention to detail and delivery to deadlines., • Stakeholder engagement: Deliver productive relationships with key stakeholders including Infrastructure Centre Directors. Work with the Directors to develop and support the implementation of collaborative working between individual awards and schemes. Oversee the co-production of strategically relevant agenda for Infrastructure Centre Directors’ meetings and other fora to keep NIHR researchers abreast of the latest initiatives and policies., • Flexible support to team: provide a high level of support across the infrastructure team and NIHR, engaging on projects and working groups as required., • Line Management: This post will be responsible for a team of six, with direct line management of three team members. Required Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills: Required Criteria • A PhD degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or health sciences research (or significant equivalent sector experience), • Significant relevant experience of managing research funding in a clinical, academic, industrial, funding agency or charity setting, • Experience of line management, staff development and planning and monitoring of workloads, • Excellent project planning and management skills; able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, working to challenging targets and deadlines, • The ability to demonstrate an understanding in the strategic issues in health and care research funding and policy, especially within experimental medicine, • Strategic thinker able to interpret complex information while having a clear view of the “big picture”, • The ability to employ creative approaches to effectively communicate complex information to individuals and groups from a range of different backgrounds and different seniority levels, • Committed team player with an ability to build effective working relationships Desired Criteria • Understanding of research impact and how monitor and measure it Why work for us Join our team and you’ll be working with an exceptional organisation who manage high quality health and care research for the benefit of patients and the public. NIHR is one of the UK’s largest funders of health and care research. 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 15th December. Company Statement 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.

Senior Sales Manager - (Rail Signage & Platform Infrastructure Products Flexible Remote, Hybrid or On-Site in West London Attractive basic salary, car allowance, generous bonus & benefits Our client is a pioneering technology, advanced design and manufacturing company that has been established for over 50 years. They are the market leader in th e provision of specialist solutions for all modes of passenger transport and the UKs leading manufacturer of Signs, Digital Signs and Platform Furniture Infrastructure products for the Rail, Light Rail, Underground and Tram networks. The business is well positioned for future growth, boasting award winning products which are made in Britain, high profile customers and has a number of competitive advantages within their chosen markets. A new, exciting opportunity has been created for an ambitious Senior Sales / Business Development Manager to lead on the growth of this division and take responsibility for identifying, developing, negotiating and closing profitable business opportunities with new and existing customer relationships within the Rail sector. Working closely with the Sales Director, you will be responsible for building relationships and driving sales within Train Operating Companies, Rail Contractors, Rail and Transport Consultants, the strategic Passenger Transport Executive bodies and related partners. You will also play a key and highly influential role as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled and experienced managers and directors, including contracts, project management, finance, bid specialists, installation & maintenance experts. The Role Take the lead in driving sales, ensuring that the division is a responsive one; be pro-active in identifying, pursuing and closing business opportunities Develop client account plans and devise winning opportunity strategies Drive development and expansion, p articipate in the preparation of bids, contracts and proposals for prospective new business Own the customer relationship and maintain this through effective account management Be the customer contact - follow up promptly on all inbound leads and enquiries Understand user needs and technical requirements; develop a wareness of our design &manufacturing capabilities, other services and funding solutions Identify and develop opportunities within existing contracts / strategic customers Manage all aspects of & increase the sales pipeline to hit targets and agreed margins Provide input into the development of sales forecasts & annual plans as required Analyse the market and competition, gather intelligence and identify latest research trends Establish sales and innovative marketing initiatives to leverage competitive advantage Provide input into the development of sales forecasts & annual plans as required Attend trade shows and relevant industry conferences/events as required Manage internal and external stakeholders Maintain list of prospects, ensure the CRM system is up to date and compliant Collaborate and cross sell opportunities for the benefit of the entire company The Person A proven track record of success in a senior sales or business development role , preferably with a strong understanding of the routes to market for winning business within the UK rail sector infrastructure market (Rail, Light Rail, Underground and the Tram networks) Possesses an In depth understanding of rail signage, and platform infrastructure products, such as digital signage, wayfinding, information displays, ticketing machines, walkways, passenger seating, waiting shelters & canopies, cycle storage etc A technically credible sales professional with experience of architectural metalwork / on-street furniture products outside of the rail sector, or possibly with in a wider engineering / sheet metal fabrication environment would be considered if strong evidence can be provided to support the ambition, personal qualities and commercial acumen required to succeed in a responsive team based environment Experience in providing off the shelf and bespoke customer specific solutions Able to understand an Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) led sales process, customer requirements, specifications and industry standards Understands the tender and the procurement process for the UK rail sector, including engagement with strategic Passenger Transport Executive bodies and related partners etc, Train Operating Companies, Rail Contractors, Rail & Transport Consultants. Able to build relationships, drive sales and understanding the processes for successful engagement with main construction contractors, sub-contractors, specialist consultants, local government, passenger transport executives and related partners Experience across the sales cycle including managing, d eveloping a pipeline and deal closing Strong commercial / financial skills, able to produce regular sales forecasts, reports & updates - keep colleagues informed and ensure that the customer remains on board Preferred Skills Strong sales traits:- tenacity, competitiveness, persuasiveness, and interpersonal skills Task-oriented mindset, focused on winning new business and achieving sales targets. Strong team player with high ethical standards and a reputation for integrity among clients Excellent communication, human relations skills and client service abilities Self-motivated & able to work with a high degree of autonomy Strong communication, negotiation and persuasion skills A strategic thinker with well-developed analytical skills and forecasting ability Responsive to the needs of customers and in providing a high-quality service Strong presentation skills and be able to enhance reputation in front of customers Effective time management, organisational, influencing and prioritisation skills Results orientated, can work independently with a strong sense of urgency A natural flair for developing relationships with customers & stakeholders Highly IT Literate - MS Office, CRM& Video Calling Full UK driving license willingness and ability to travel within the UK as required TPBN1_UKTJ

Additionally, you will: - Line manage Research Managers within the team - Oversee the annual plan to ensure evidence synthesis outputs keep progressing - Represent the evidence synthesis team at events - Identify future innovations that could support our wider evidence synthesis work About You To

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