Programme Officer - NIHR Life Sciences Industry at LGC Group

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

32000.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme Management, Coordination, Analytical Support, Planning, Tracking, Reporting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Intelligence, Secretariat Support, Meetings Management, Record Keeping, Problem Solving, IT Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Applications

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Company Description LGC Ltd (www.lgcgroup.com) is an international life sciences company working with customers in the government, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors. LGC’s Grant Management Group (GMG) manages a number of research funding programmes on behalf of government departments and other large national health bodies, to improve NHS patient health and care. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). We work in partnership with the NHS, universities, local government, other research funders, patients and the public. The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. Job Description As part of the NIHR Life Sciences Industry Office, the Programme Officer will provide high-quality programme management, coordination and analytical support to enable delivery of the NIHR Life Sciences Industry Strategy and Implementation Plan. The role supports national industry-facing activity ensuring activity is delivered at pace, to a high professional standard, and in line with NIHR and Government priorities. Programme Officers operate as part of a coordinated Life Sciences Industry Office, working closely with senior leaders to support delivery, alignment and effective engagement across the research ecosystem. Context The Life Sciences Industry Office is the national entry point for all NIHR industry engagement and delivery activity. It provides a coordinated platform supporting NIHR’s ambition to be a globally competitive partner for life sciences research. Key Responsibilities Programme and Delivery Support Provide programme management support for national initiatives delivered through the Life Sciences Industry Office, including planning, tracking, reporting and follow-up Support delivery of the Industry Hub Plan, including development of nationally coordinated and standardised approaches to feasibility, study set-up, delivery performance, escalation and data intelligence Maintain and update programme documentation including plans, risk and issue logs, decision logs, presentations and delivery pipelines Proactively identify delivery risks, interdependencies and bottlenecks, escalating issues to senior colleagues where appropriate Support development and maintenance of national dashboards to track study set-up timelines, delivery performance and key metrics Contribute to analysis and briefing materials to support senior engagement, meetings, external partners, parliamentary questions and other requests for information Stakeholder and System Coordination Support engagement with internal and external stakeholders across NIHR infrastructure, Government, industry and the wider research ecosystem Assist with capability mapping activities to help teams engage with appropriate partners and delivery models Support identification, development and implementation of appropriate delivery models for new initiatives and pilots Work with NIHR Communications and Marketing colleagues to identify case studies and support communications activity where required Secretariat and Operational Support Provide high-quality secretariat support for programme and governance meetings, including agenda preparation, papers, minutes and action tracking Coordinate programme-related meetings, workshops, events and conferences, ensuring they are delivered efficiently and to a high professional standard Maintain electronic records and shared documentation in line with information governance requirements Working Relationships The Programme Officer will work closely with the Life Sciences Industry Director, Head of the Industry Hub, Head of Industry Engagement and other senior colleagues across NIHR. Programme Officers operate as part of a coordinated Life Sciences Industry Office and will collaborate closely with counterpart roles to ensure alignment, continuity and resilience across delivery and engagement activity. Qualifications Essential A life science degree, or equivalent expertise gained through previous roles Exceptional organisational skills, including excellent attention to detail, meetings management and record keeping A proactive, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic team player who can work independently and as part of a team and contribute to the development of a positive, can-do culture Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines Ability to understand the wider activities of the NIHR and research ecosystem in a way that emphasises the benefits to external stakeholders Ability to analyse issues and generate creative solutions to problems that produce mutual benefit for NIHR and external stakeholders Excellent IT skills including fluency in Microsoft Office and Google applications (including Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets) Desirable Good working knowledge of the UK health and care research landscape, with prior experience of clinical research setup and delivery within the NHS Project Management qualification (such as PRINCE2; Agile and Lean techniques) or equivalent experience Experience in using Google Applications Additional Information Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements: Salary: £32,000 pa Location: Victoria, London / Hybrid working model Contract Type: Full time, permanent Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays Employee Benefits Include: Annual, discretionary bonus Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme Life Insurance Cover Benenden Healthcare Membership Training and Development Opportunities Season Ticket Loan NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices 1 day each week, this may increase, subject to team requirements. Application If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Essential and Desirable Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the NIHR. NB. The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 20th February, with interviews to take place from W/C the 23rd February. Inclusion and Diversity LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements please contact Carl by email [email protected] to arrange appropriate support. Work Arrangement: Hybrid Department: Programme and Project Management

Responsibilities

The Programme Officer will provide high-quality programme management, coordination, and analytical support to facilitate the delivery of the NIHR Life Sciences Industry Strategy and Implementation Plan, ensuring national industry-facing activities are delivered professionally and aligned with government priorities. Key duties include supporting national initiatives through planning and tracking, maintaining programme documentation, contributing to analysis for senior engagement, and providing secretariat support for governance meetings.