Head of Research

City of London Permanent £50,000 - £63,000 per year View Job Description
The Head of Research will oversee the charity's research strategy whilst delivering and monitoring its research funding. You will manage a small team and contribute to the fantastic impact this charity is having on the health research space
  • Opportunity to join a life-changing health charity
  • Responsible for research funding and developing research strategy

About Our Client

Our client is a health charity based in the UK

Job Description

Head of Research

London

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver a new Research Strategy ensuring alignment to the charity's overall strategy.
  • Implement a patient and public involvement (PPI) strategy for assessment panels.
  • Oversee and be responsible for the delivery of research funding calls for research proposals submitted to the charity.
  • Oversee the monitoring of research funded by the charity.
  • Establish, lead and deliver complex projects, focusing on the development of new initiatives.
  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with scientific advisory panels to help shape the future of the Research Team.
  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with partner organisations, charities and community with an active approach to developing new relationships.
  • Lead and develop the Research Team where necessary, identifying new opportunities and ascertaining where new members are required.
  • Ensure that work packages in the team are delivered to a high standard and timely manner.
  • Be responsible for the Research Team budget.
  • Work with the Finance Team to monitor the budget and ensure that all required financial compliances are in place.
  • Represent the organisation at national and international meetings.



The Successful Applicant

Head of Research

London

Essential:

  • Extensive experience and a proven track record in developing and delivering research strategies, including the creation and management of research funding calls within a research-funding environment.
  • Experience in strategically building teams, demonstrating knowledge of Research team structure.
  • Extensive scientific background, knowledge of the cancer sciences and research landscape and educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
  • Skilled in initiating, leading, and delivering complex, multi-faceted projects, particularly those involving new initiatives and operating in conditions of ambiguity.
  • Considerable experience in building and maintaining relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders; able to assess situations, act with diplomacy, influence effectively, and build consensus.
  • Experience in managing substantial budgets.
  • Excellent communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to interpret and present complex information, both in writing and verbally, in a way that meets audience needs and supports effective decision-making.
  • Numerate and analytical, with a proven aptitude for problem-solving through the development of innovative, robust, and practical solutions, implemented with precision.



What's on Offer

Head of Research

London

Hybrid

  • Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £63,000 per annum.
  • Permanent role based in London with opportunities to make a tangible impact in the not-for-profit and charities sector.
  • Generous benefits and career development opportunities



This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and deliver research funding efforts for a health charity doing outstanding work. If you are ready to make a difference, apply today!

Contact
Guy Alsford
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6845303
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2213

Job summary

Job function
Not for Profit
Subsector
Policy
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Guy Alsford
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2213
Job reference
JN-092025-6845303