Job summary
We are recruiting to a brand new post - Clinical Research Committees and Strategy Manager. This is an exciting role which has been established to support the ongoing deepening of the partnership working between The Royal Marsden and our academic partner the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) by ensuring the tracking, delivery and reporting to of all workstreams and associated arising actions. The role will also lead the secretariat function.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organised with excellent attention to detail, and proficient in communicating with a wide range of very senior stakeholders across The Royal Marsden and the ICR. They will have the ability to efficiently and effectively project manage research initiatives to realise wide-ranging benefits to both organisations.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will:o Work in close partnership with the equivalent post at the ICR (Committees and Strategy Manager), providing cross-cover as required and delivering together as a singular team.o Directly provide, and lead the secretariat team that also provides, excellent secretariat support for key committees across the partnership of The Royal Marsden and the ICR.o Provide senior support to the partnership of The Royal Marsden and the ICR, through a combination of both committee and project management. This will require the development and implementation of new tracking systems to record and follow-up on the delivery of all workstreams and associated arising actions. Responsibility for delivery of some activities will be with the post-holder solely, whereas responsibility for other activities will lay with other stakeholders that the post-holder must work with to ensure delivery.o Identify and drive forward opportunities for working with the ICR on research services and operational matters.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organised with excellent attention to detail, and proficient in communicating with a wide range of very senior stakeholders across The Royal Marsden and the ICR. They will have the ability to efficiently and effectively project manage research initiatives to realise wide-ranging benefits to both organisations.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description
Very regular and close liaison with very senior stakeholders at both The Royal Marsden and the ICR, and other partners, including Chief Executive Officers, Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors. Support the Director of Clinical Research Operations to develop project plans to ensure the delivery of workstreams and associated arising actions. Project manage research initiatives as directed by senior management, delivering to time and target. Support the implementation of specific initiatives agreed through the relevant committees, including all aspects of planning and coordination.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description
Very regular and close liaison with very senior stakeholders at both The Royal Marsden and the ICR, and other partners, including Chief Executive Officers, Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors. Support the Director of Clinical Research Operations to develop project plans to ensure the delivery of workstreams and associated arising actions. Project manage research initiatives as directed by senior management, delivering to time and target. Support the implementation of specific initiatives agreed through the relevant committees, including all aspects of planning and coordination.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualification (e.g. BA/BSc) in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Commitment to continued professional development.
Desirable
- Higher degree qualification (e.g. MA/MSc) in a relevant subject.
- Project management qualification
- People management and leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing high level committee secretariat support
- Experience of preparing high quality and succinct minutes of meetings, including senior leadership meetings
- Development, implementation and management of high-quality tracking systems for workstreams and arising actions
- Delivery of projects to time and target.
- Demonstrable experience of independent working requiring a high level of decisiveness and judgement
- Experience of identifying the key points contained within complex issues and communicating these effectively.
- Experience of effective communication with senior staff in a range of contexts, including at the level of Chief Executive Officer, Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors.
- Experience and excellent skills in managing and developing staff and successfully developing high performing, effective teams
Desirable
- Experience of developing a strong culture of customer service
- Experience of working across organisations to foster close partnership working.
Skills / knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to lead high performing team and ensure consistent high quality outputs.
- Ability to use initiative to highlight potential problems/issues and to implement successful solutions.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, including the ability to interact positively with very senior stakeholders
- Self-starter, with ability to prioritise effectively and work flexibly to tackle new challenges and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
- High levels of literacy and numeracy.
- Team working skills.
- Excellent IT skills; including MS Office suite and relevant project management software
- Resilient with a drive and capacity for quick and accurate turnaround of work
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualification (e.g. BA/BSc) in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Commitment to continued professional development.
Desirable
- Higher degree qualification (e.g. MA/MSc) in a relevant subject.
- Project management qualification
- People management and leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing high level committee secretariat support
- Experience of preparing high quality and succinct minutes of meetings, including senior leadership meetings
- Development, implementation and management of high-quality tracking systems for workstreams and arising actions
- Delivery of projects to time and target.
- Demonstrable experience of independent working requiring a high level of decisiveness and judgement
- Experience of identifying the key points contained within complex issues and communicating these effectively.
- Experience of effective communication with senior staff in a range of contexts, including at the level of Chief Executive Officer, Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors.
- Experience and excellent skills in managing and developing staff and successfully developing high performing, effective teams
Desirable
- Experience of developing a strong culture of customer service
- Experience of working across organisations to foster close partnership working.
Skills / knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to lead high performing team and ensure consistent high quality outputs.
- Ability to use initiative to highlight potential problems/issues and to implement successful solutions.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, including the ability to interact positively with very senior stakeholders
- Self-starter, with ability to prioritise effectively and work flexibly to tackle new challenges and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
- High levels of literacy and numeracy.
- Team working skills.
- Excellent IT skills; including MS Office suite and relevant project management software
- Resilient with a drive and capacity for quick and accurate turnaround of work
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).
