Research Manager

Full time role and hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in our London office. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements.

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK. Our aim is a healthier population, supported by high quality health care that can be equitably accessed.

One of the ways we do this is by managing research grants and running commissions (involving academics, front line staff, policy makers and think tanks). The Research team lead and co-produce high quality research commissions, using our expertise in research policy, design and management. We also lead on synthesising and mobilising knowledge from our funded research and evaluation to maximise learning and impact. We are responsible for a varied portfolio and provide expert support across the Foundation, working with colleagues to scope and design research and evaluation, ensure effective contracting and establish good governance arrangements.

We are a supportive and inclusive team looking to appoint someone who enjoys working with others and is able to collaborate effectively in progressing the Research team's aims and objectives in support of the Health Foundation strategy. You will bring knowledge of the health and social care system, expert understanding of the design and management of research and evaluation, along with experience of contract management and negotiation and influencing skills. An ability to involve and include a range of people is essential, as is the ability to build strong and productive relationships.

Whilst Research Managers are expected to work across the Foundation's portfolio of research and evaluation activity, this role will also provide specific support to progress the portfolio within the radical innovation and improvement in health and care services priority, one of the Foundation's 3 strategic priorities. Therefore, expertise and interest in relevant fields, such as digital healthcare, AI or adoption of innovation would be welcome.

We are ambitious about what we can achieve as a team and are looking for someone who will be as passionate as we are about high-quality research and evaluation.

To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement which addresses the following three questions:
1. Why would you be well suited to this role? What skills, knowledge and experience would you bring to it? (max 300 words)
2. What are the most important factors you think need consideration when evaluating a complex intervention? (max 300 words)
3. What do you see as the biggest challenge facing funders of research currently and why? (max 300 words)

Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered. If you have any queries about this role or require support with your application, please email us on humanresources@health.org.uk