RAND is a not-for-profit research institute with over 30 years of experience in conducting policy research for governments, international organisations, research councils, charitable foundations, and other organisations. We believe that good research helps shape sound answers to pressing societal challenges, ultimately making communities safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous in the future. RAND Europe has approximately 170 staff across offices in Cambridge, Brussels, and the Netherlands. We work with and for public, private and third sector funders and collaborate frequently with universities and other research organisations.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivatedProject Managerto join a dynamic and collaborative team within the health research group on a 12 month fixed term contract based from RAND Europe’s Cambridge office.

As a Project Manager within the health research group, you will play a vital role in the successful planning, execution and delivery  of research projects and multi-year framework contracts, working closely with researchers, internal stakeholders, and external partners and clients.

You will primarily support the project on Drug Strategy Investment in Treatment And Recovery (D-SITAR) Evaluation (seehttps://www.rand.org/randeurope/research/projects/2023/d-sitar-evaluation.html), funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Depending on capacity and interest, there is also scope to support other large NIHR-funded grants within the group.

Please note that this isnot a research role, and the successful candidate is expected to hold project management qualifications and experience.

We are able to consider part time, full time or requirements in between but require someone for a minimum of 20 hours a week. We offer hybrid working, with the ability to work from home for part of the week asking staff to attend the office a minimum of once a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the D-SITAR project through to completion, taking responsibility for overall coordination and project management for the project as a whole as well as supporting management of its individual work packages; including monitoring of budgets and progress against timelines
• Support to other large health research projects depending on capacity
• Engaging with internal teams within RAND Europe as required, including Legal, Finance, HR, and Communications. Liaising with the Data Protection Officer to support the project team with GDPR compliance.
• Engaging with external requirements including those of the funder (NIHR) and governance requirements such as ethics and research approvals to ensure relevant requirements are met and reporting is provided;
• Ensure that quality reviews occur on schedule and according to RAND’s quality assurance process.
• Providing expert advice and support to project colleagues on effective project management;

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience of applying efficient project management processes to a variety of medium to large projects using a range of methodologies and approaches.
• Specific experience of project management of health-related research including large NIHR-funded grants is desirable;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to communicate at all levels, and to influence decisions.
• Experience of collaborative working with multiple stakeholders – internal and external.

Education and qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Demonstrable project delivery qualifications or experience (PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ desirable)

Salary

Starting from £40,000 DOE (Full time equivalent)

Benefits

• Pension - 8% Employer contribution;
• 33 days holiday allowance, including the Bank Holidays;
• Annual salary review;
• BUPA medical insurance;
• Generous company sick pay;
• Enhanced family friendly policies;
• Group income protection scheme;
• Group life assurance;
• Compassionate leave;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• Learning and development opportunities;
• Employee wellbeing training and support;
• Fresh fruit every day;
• Free on-site parking;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Access to company bikes;
• Service awards.

How to Apply

If you believe you are suited to the above role, please submit an application comprising of a CV and covering letter. Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews conducted as soon as possible for both RAND and the candidate.

If you have not been contacted within 30 days of application deadline, please assume your application has not been successful.