Research Inclusion Project Manager (NIHR)(XN07)
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £49,387 to £56,515 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £49387 - £56515 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 April 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS1 2TW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9298-MDI-184 |
Summary
The Research Inclusion Project Managers key responsibilities are: taking responsibility of providing the main programme management duties to co-ordinate the project plans for various programmes and projects as part of Research Inclusions annual business plans and oversee delivery in line with time, cost and quality constraints. supporting project and other work streams leads and Research Inclusion Leadership team in the set up and delivery of a range of complex programmes and projects. influencing and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the work Main duties and responsibilities are as follows: Working with project leads to create business project plans, monitoring processes and reports and updating them throughout the life of the project, using tools such as Google suite or other software as appropriate. This will typically involve: Identifying and prioritising project tasks, determining dependencies, estimating future requirements and managing conflicts, - ensuring the project delivers on time, and to the required quality standard - highlighting any problems to the relevant project lead or project sponsor where relevant. Provide training and support to NIHR Research Inclusion staff involved in project work. Membership of project teams as required and providing support through preparing updates to progress reports, setting agendas, and ensuring focus on the delivery of project milestones To develop, maintain and monitor plans for projects, tailoring the plans in accordance with the complexity of the project. Monitor project costs against budget (as appropriate) including budget planning and, making recommendations to resolve various issues, e.g. budget cuts and/or under-spends, updating sponsors and/or Research Inclusion Leadership team regarding expenditure at regular intervals. Identify and embed project risk management i.e. risk identification, analysis and monitoring within all projects ensuring effective communication of risks and priorities. Be responsible for identifying and monitoring project issues and ensuring appropriate ownership of activities are known, highlighting any concerns as necessary. Be responsible for arranging and facilitating project meetings, etc. including the preparation and delivery of presentations and communication of actions and information. Develop and maintain a good knowledge of subjects relating to the project, including an understanding of business benefits and technical issues, in order to be able to communicate at all levels on the projects subject, including communicating complex and often sensitive information to senior stakeholders. Be responsible for the management of project-related administration support e.g. minute taking for high level meetings with Research Inclusion Leadership, where often complex and sensitive information will be discussed, regular project teams meetings, compiling agendas, preparing papers, following up action points and overseeing the project support and administration across various projects and programmes. Mapping of all key projects and stakeholders across the NIHR Research Inclusion programme and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of projects. Play a key role in project planning including the development of annual business plans. Development and maintenance of policies and procedures in relation to project management for all NIHR Research Inclusion projects. Working with project leads and sponsors to monitor workload and co-ordination of administrative input required for projects. Writing proposals, reports and working papers as required. Engage with a range of people at all levels of seniority both internal and external to the NIHR. Organisation of workshops and stakeholder meetings. Presenting project progress to Research Inclusion Sub-Committee, which oftentimes will involve the communication of sensitive or contentious information. Any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the NIHR Research Inclusion Leadership team.