NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) Director


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£112,782 to £129,783 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Norwich, NR1 1QQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

For full details of duties and responsibilities as part of this role, please view the Job Description and person specification. STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP Overall leadership, delivery and management of the RRDNBe accountable to the Host Lead, NIHR RDN CEO and the RDN Board for;the establishment and delivery of the RRDN the operational performance of the RRDN the management and assurance of RRDN funding oversight of the development and delivery of the RRDN 3 year Strategic Implementation Plan ensuring the Host Organisation fulfils the obligations of the RRDN Host Organisation Contract Be a visible leader and actively promote a culture of staff development and wellbeing ensuring the vision, values and behaviours of the RDN are embraced across the RRDN BUSINESS PLANNING Strategic oversight, development and approval of RRDN business, financial, strategic development and impact plans, and associated reports Develop and optimise potential for high quality and sustainable health and care research within the region and nationally in alignment with RDN vision, direction and strategic aims OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT Overall accountability for the delivery and management of the RRDN with oversight of all aspects of the RRDNs daily business Line management of the RRDN Strategic Development Director, RRDN Operations Director and RRDN Health & Care Research Directors and have ultimate accountability for all departments and roles in the RRDN Staff structure PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Provide strong leadership, engaging with the regional research community to support and enable the efficient set up and delivery of RDN Portfolio research, with particular emphasis on addressing the needs of the life sciences industry Ensure the establishment and oversight of effective systems and processes for robust performance management to ensure the RRDN Host Organisation Contract is adhered to NHS AND NON-NHS ENGAGEMENT Develop and foster effective relationships and collaborations with stakeholders such as, but not limited to, ICS/ICBs, HEIs, charities, other NIHR infrastructure, NHSE/I, AHSNs, to enhance and promote research and development across the health and care economy Ensure engagement and commitment from regional NHS organisations / providers of NHS services, other parts of NIHR and key external stakeholders as appropriate to enable implementation of RDN strategies

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