Job summary
Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP) is leading on the implementation of a Cambridgeshire Life science Strategy on behalf of its members, the broader ecosystem and the Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority.
The Strategy project support Manager will be working across all five pillars of the strategy (talent, funding, network, data and place), supporting the pillar leads and the Head of Strategy and Implementation. This role has been created to provide capacity within CUHP to progress the Cambridge Health and Life Sciences strategy to deliver global healthcare solutions and economic growth to improve lives and health outcomes.
You will need to work independently making decisions and be responsible for planning, and prioritising, your own workload as well as collaborating with the wider team. The role will require relationship building and interaction with representatives at all levels within member organisations, government, national and international funders and industrial partners to develop and drive forward strategic priorities on behalf of CUHP, the partner organisations and the Cambridgeshire cluster.
If you are a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The Strategy project support Manager will be responsible for:
- Supporting the development, implementation and running of designated projects to progress the Cambridgeshire Life Science Strategy relating to Funding, Talent, Place, Network and Data.
- Developing business cases and prepare high level strategy papers for key stakeholder meetings and for meetings of the senior leadership of CUHP and its members.
- Undertaking literature/online research and preparing materials and presentations which are then iterated with stakeholders, around key areas, where collaborative strategic work is required across CUHP members.
About us
Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP) is leading on the implementation of a Cambridgeshire Life science Strategy on behalf of its members, the broader ecosystem and the Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority. The Strategy and Investor Engagement Manager will be working across all five pillars of the strategy (talent, funding, network, data and place), with a particular focus on working with national and international investors. This role has been created in response to request by CUHP members and also the accelerators, and current venture capital investors in the ecosystem.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 12th February 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on the 27th February 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 12th February 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on the 27th February 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or above or equivalent professional qualification/experience.
- Evidence of on-going career/professional development.
Desirable
- Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE II Practitioner) or equivalent.
- Postgraduate degree level or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of project management including planning, implementation and report writing.
- Experience working with complex datasets including analysis and collation.
- Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences.
- Experience of drafting corporate documents.
- Demonstrable relevant experience working in similar professional environment (NHS or academic organisation).
- Experience of working effectively with clinical and/or academic colleagues to achieve tangible outcome.
Desirable
- NHS experience - ideally in large acute academic centre.
- Experience in in company secretarial, administration and database management.
- Knowledge of the financial costing and pricing methodologies in the NHS.
- Experience of managing people and a team including recruitment, selection and appraisal.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of project management, data management and analysis methods.
- Knowledge of the Health and Life Sciences Ecosystem.
Skills
Essential
- Project management skills.
- Time-management skills.
- Self-starter & ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to understand, interpret and analyse complex issues.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and deliver outcomes.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Excellent written and presentation skills.
- Adaptable and flexible attitude to work.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Access & Powerpoint etc.
Desirable
- Maintain a flexible attitude to change.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- To be able to travel as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or above or equivalent professional qualification/experience.
- Evidence of on-going career/professional development.
Desirable
- Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE II Practitioner) or equivalent.
- Postgraduate degree level or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of project management including planning, implementation and report writing.
- Experience working with complex datasets including analysis and collation.
- Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences.
- Experience of drafting corporate documents.
- Demonstrable relevant experience working in similar professional environment (NHS or academic organisation).
- Experience of working effectively with clinical and/or academic colleagues to achieve tangible outcome.
Desirable
- NHS experience - ideally in large acute academic centre.
- Experience in in company secretarial, administration and database management.
- Knowledge of the financial costing and pricing methodologies in the NHS.
- Experience of managing people and a team including recruitment, selection and appraisal.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of project management, data management and analysis methods.
- Knowledge of the Health and Life Sciences Ecosystem.
Skills
Essential
- Project management skills.
- Time-management skills.
- Self-starter & ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to understand, interpret and analyse complex issues.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and deliver outcomes.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Excellent written and presentation skills.
- Adaptable and flexible attitude to work.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Access & Powerpoint etc.
Desirable
- Maintain a flexible attitude to change.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- To be able to travel as required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)