Total 7 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

What skills and experience we're looking for

An ability to work in collaborative partnership with the full range of people associated with the Academy - staff, parents, governors, community, business, LA, OFSTED
An ability to lead, build and work within teams
Excellent teaching skills
Excellent communication skills
Leading teaching and learning across all ages ranges
Leading the implementation of new methods of teaching and learning Developing resources across the curriculum
High expectations and effective strategies to manage students’ learning/behaviour
Confident in using data to support student progress and leading others to do the same
Clarity of vision with an ability to think and plan creatively to anticipate and solve problems
Ambition to deliver outstanding lessons as a classroom practitioner and to coach colleagues to improve their performance • Is committed to continuing professional development

What the school offers its staff

Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
Access to Teachers’ Pensions
Access to discounted travel schemes
Cycle to work scheme
Comprehensive training and support
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
Eye care voucher scheme
Free flu vaccine
Access to e-learning and development

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.

About the Job

Games Workshop has an exciting vacancy for a Manufacturing Research & Development Manager.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic about leading and utilising their skills to manage the R&D team to drive organisational change initiatives aimed at improving business processes and technology.

As an R&D Manager, you will be a key member of our team having the ability to navigate complex situations with integrity and compassion to ensure that we maintain the highest standards in all aspects of our operations while fostering a supportive and empathetic work environment.

Being an expert in your field you will be responsible for developing and implementing R&D strategies aligned with the company's overall business goals whilst using your excellent people skills to collaborate with senior management to define project roadmaps.

Having the ability to navigate ambiguity you will identify emerging trends and technologies to drive innovation and competitive advantage keeping up to date on developments in technology, process and material through an industry, institute, and academic network.

Being accountable for multiple R&D projects from conception through to completion you must ensure your projects are delivered on time, to cost and quality, whilst also keeping an eye on the overall business objectives. This will require excellent collaboration with cross functional teams and strong critical thinking and decision-making.

With a keen eye for detail, you will also create initiation documents and reports for each technical project ensuring a clearly documented plan for each improvement stage as well as having excellent presentation skills to ensure we gain internal and external buy-in.

Your technical background with an in-depth understanding of manufacturing will help you foster a culture of innovation and step change improvement ensuring an optimised manufacturing value stream.

If you are someone who leads with integrity, approaches challenges with humility, and embodies the courage to drive positive change, we want to hear from you!

Working at Games Workshop

At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills and experience.

The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.

In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let's not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!

How to Apply

To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.

Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application. When you're ready, please click apply, below.

The General Manager will provide support and leadership for Research & Innovation (R&I), working closely with the Clinical Director(s) of Research & Innovation and the R&I Senior Management Team (SMT) to develop and deliver the research strategy and operational objectives for R&I.

Please see full Job Description for further information.

In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

To Provide senior leadership for R&I and research within the Trust.



With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Provide oversight of the performance of R&I and ensure stretching targets are set and met each year including delivering financial sustainability.

Work closely with the Clinical Director(s) of Research and Innovation and SMT in setting standards and objectives for research. Provide support to SMT colleagues when there are challenges.

Provide leadership for the development, delivery and performance management of our Research Strategy and the growth of the research portfolio. Ensure regular review and updating of plans.

Act as an ambassador for health and care research, internally (including for R&I at NUH Boards) and externally and represent the Trust at regional and national forums.

Be a visible leader and actively promote a culture of staff development, collaboration, positive staff experience, wellbeing and inclusion, embedding patient, carer and public involvement at all appropriate levels of decision making.

Work in close partnership with the Trust’s corporate teams to ensure R&I’s compliance with regulations, policies and standards.

Communicate the Trust’s research vision and plans to internal staff and external agencies, to raise the profile and highlight the benefits of research activity within the Trust.

Work with academic and commercial partners to allow increasing academic delivery across the Trust.


This advert closes on Sunday 30 Jun 2024

We are looking for a friendly, engaging and enthusiastic person to join the Biosciences hub in the Faculty of Science Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) team on a fixed term basis. You will work to support research through the lifecycle from the application stage (pre-award) to project management and reporting (post-award) and be responsible for approving bids for research funding and accepting awards.

The post is based in the Biosciences hub, meaning the role holder will primarily work at the Sutton Bonington Campus. It will also be possible for the role holder to spend some time working from home if desired.

As Research Manager you will:

Act as the key point of contact for research operations across the School and report on research activity to senior leaders.
Provide expert advice and guidance on the resourcing of research, and manage and approve budgets for externally and internally funded research grant applications.
Partner with central Research and Innovation teams to ensure smooth approval of applications, set up of successful projects, processing of contract requests and appropriate monitoring of research activity.
Provide specialist advice to budget holders on the best use of grant income, including budget and forecast guidance.
Contribute to the Faculty RKE team by sharing good practice.
And you will bring:

Experience of financial management, ideally in a research context.
The ability to lead, motivate, negotiate and influence both individuals and teams.
Proven project management and problem-solving skills.
The ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines, maintaining attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
A positive attitude.
A high level of numeracy and proven ability to analyse and manipulate figures and data with ease, as well as the confidence to work with minimal supervision, prioritising and planning workload to deliver targets is essential. Experience of research funding processes in Higher Education and knowledge of university and funder systems would be beneficial but not essential.

We welcome applications from high quality candidates who will enhance the diversity of our RKE team. The Faculty is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Science.

The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed-term basis 1st August 2024 to 31st January 2025. Applications are welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part-time and the number of preferred hours.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Katie May: Katherine.May@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The purpose of this role is to develop, maintain and coordinate high-quality administration of the day-to-day running of the Biomedical Research Centre grant to ensure effective and efficient conduct. You will work closely with the Chief Investigators, Co-Investigators, researchers and colleagues within the Nottingham NIHR Biomedical Research Centre Surgery, Trauma, Musculoskeletal Ageing and Recovery (BRC MSK) Theme to ensure successful completion of the research.

Candidates should have excellent IT skills including database management and good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to respond independently to complex queries and demonstrate planning and organisational skills.

More information about the Nottingham BRC MSK theme can be found on our website.

https://nottinghambrc.nihr.ac.uk/research/musculoskeletal-surgery-inflammation-recovery

This role is available on a full-time (36.25 hours per week) fixed-term basis for 3 years. Applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part-time and the number of preferred hours. Arrangements for job share would be considered.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Suzanne Miller by email suzanne.miller@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The Research & Innovation (R&I) Department at NUH is one of the focal points for clinical research in Nottingham and the East Midlands. Research is a top priority for NUH in relation to establishing outstanding research infrastructure and the recruitment of participants into research studies, offering cutting-edge treatments and opportunities for patients.

The broad ranging research portfolio includes approximately 1000 studies, supported by our National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) awarded since 2017, in partnership with our academic partner University of Nottingham. The R&I Department also manage the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facility (CRF) located across three hospital sites, including dedicated in-patient and paediatric facilities.

The Research Data & Outputs Manager fulfils a key role within the R&I team, managing the requirements within the department, in addition to providing practical support with reporting functions across the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facility, and wider research activities undertaken within the Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for producing clear and accurate data reports, and providing research business information to colleagues within the department and across the Trust. The post holder will need to work effectively with the R&I team, research colleagues, system suppliers, and wider stakeholders, including local and national research partners.

The post holder will be based at the Queens Medical Centre campus, but will be required to travel to the City Hospital campus and other locations as required. The post holder will also be required to work flexibly within the needs of the business to accommodate periods of peak workloads as required.

With over 18,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Data Management and Reporting
• Produce reports reflecting Research & Innovation and NIHR infrastructure activity for both internal performance management and external reporting to the NIHR and others, ensuring accuracy throughout.
• To fully comprehend and manage the varied reporting requirements of the Trust, NIHR, and other partners in order to produce timely reports, to a high quality in a timely manner, related to infrastructure reporting.
• Proactively ensure the accuracy and validity of data, raise and manage data queries, and ensure appropriate audit trails are in place, including verification with national data systems where necessary.
• With minimal supervision, develop and manage bespoke reports for various audiences, delegating to members of the team as appropriate.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of the data contained in research business data systems e.g. LPMS and CPMS, and how this can be accessed.
• Work with the wider research team and internal partners e.g. Key Support Services, to identify efficient working practices for research business data management, such as for study set up and delivery.
• Development of complex reporting using spreadsheets (e.g. MS Excel), including use for data capture, manipulation, and analysis.
• Regularly work interchangeably across multiple platforms.
• Write, review, and update SOPs and reporting guidelines.
• To lead the collection and maintenance of data required for national targets and metrics for research activities, including data input into external portals as required.
• To keep up-to-date with information practices and policies across the local partner organisations and in line with national requirements.
• Develop relationships with leads within the NIHR infrastructure to manage the flow of accurate information on a regular basis.



General role related
• Responsible for the line management of other individuals within the Business Information (BI) team, including supporting their development and growth within the department.
• Read and understand new legislation and national guidelines to stay up to date on the latest research governance processes (including information governance), changes in study designs, and national agenda.
• Maintain a familiarity with the NHS research lifespan, including terminologies and processes.
• Work flexibly to accommodate local and national requirements, including meeting hard deadlines on a regular basis.
• Regularly communicate with, and manage expectations of, different parties in an appropriate manner, including senior management.
• Understanding of the Trust and R&I strategy to identify areas of opportunity.
• Attend meetings on behalf of NUH R&I, both internally and externally, where appropriate.
• To work with the R&I IG lead to ensure compliance of data in connection with the NUH Information Governance Asset register regarding research business data and business data capture systems used by Research & Innovation.
• Actively build working relationships with internal colleagues, as well as wider colleagues around the Trust and region.



Systems Development & Management
• Where appropriate, identify and support developments of business data capture systems used within the department, including liaising with external providers as required.
• Where required, liaise with the Trust ICT and Business Intelligence colleagues to report R&I business data through Trust reporting systems e.g. QlikSense. Provide support to all users of the research business data systems, including the provision of advice and specialist training, the development of guidance and procedures, and user/system administration as required.
• To work closely with key suppliers and build effective relationships.
• Maintain an understanding of the systems used and their functionality, with an ability to troubleshoot issues as required.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Mar 2024