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NIHR School for Social Care Research

Programmes Officer

Salary from £39,313 to £47,148 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £50,614 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment until 31 July 2024

The NIHR School for Social Care Research (NIHR SSCR) commissions research to improve the evidence base for adult social care practice in England. Additional programmes of work focus on building capacity for social care research by providing career development opportunities, and funding research and career development awards in the dementia area.

We are seeking a Programmes Officer to join NIHR SSCR as soon as possible to support our activities in the final year of our current Phase (to 30 April 2024), particularly supporting the management and completion of current awards, wider School activities and evaluation initiatives. The role will cover a range of activities and will require the ability to work collaboratively with other team members and award holders. The position will continue for 3 months after the end of Phase III to support final review and reporting processes.

Candidates should have:

·       At least two years’ experience of research-related administration in a similar context

·       Proven expertise of direct relevant to NIHR SSCR’s programmes

·       Excellent communication skills and customer focus, including experience of external liaison

·       Evidence of being self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision and to use own initiative

·       Evidence of strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

This is a fixed term position until 31 July 2024. It offers the opportunity to develop skills in research programme management and social care.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email a.mehta3@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 2 June 2023 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Interviews are expected to take place in week beginning 12 June 2023.