Strategy Project Facilitator

Job Overview

The Strategy Project Facilitator will support the Corporate Services Manager to manage, deliver and coordinate a number and range of local activities to support the effective and efficient delivery of the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) and the Regional RDN (RRDN), particularly the delivery of strategic projects.

Main duties of the job

These projects form a regional response to key RDN strategies and will optimise all engagement and inclusion opportunities by engaging participants and communities as well as research Delivery Organisations.

Projects will be varied in nature and ultimately feed into the RDN’s aim of creating capacity and capability in research delivery, value for money and effective and sustainable improvements for both research participants and the research delivery workforce.

The Strategy Project Facilitator will support the Corporate Services Manager in a range of activities to enable projects, including setting up structures, documentation and reporting. The postholder will undertake the collection, interrogation and interpretation of data, and assist in preparing reports and strategy documents.

The Strategy Project Facilitator will work collaboratively with others, including the Life Science Key Account Manager and Head of Strategy, Engagement and Inclusion, to support key projects linked to RRDN services and functions.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Degree level education and/or equivalent level of project management qualification or relevant experience Experience of managing a wide range of complex duties Ability to interpret and present complex information Ability to support planning, management and delivery projects and activities, involving multiple agencies and individuals to tight deadlines Some travel across the South Central RRDN region may be required and so ability to travel is essential.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

Degree level education and/or equivalent level of project management qualification or relevant experience

Desirable criteria

Background in research and development, science or healthcareProject management qualification

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

Demonstrable experience in a large, complex organisationGood understanding of the health and care research environmentExperience of managing a wide range of complex dutiesExperience of working with communities and the public

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in a customer-focused service

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

Patients FirstAlways ImprovingWorking Together