Project Manager - Capital Projects
NHS Jobs - Slough, Berkshire
£51,657 to £58,785 a year
PermanentFull time
You will manage a diverse portfolio of major and minor capital projects across the Trust estate and wider Frimley Health Integrated Care System (ICS). Key responsibilities will include: Leading feasibility studies and design development, including the preparation of whole-scheme budget estimates. Developing project briefs with end users and ensuring requirements are clearly defined, agreed and approved. Coordinating detailed design information with internal and external design teams. Managing projects from inception through to completion, both on and off site. Monitoring project budgets, programmes and financial risks, taking early action where required. Providing professional and technical advice on capital projects and estate development. Identifying appropriate procurement routes in line with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs). Preparing technical specifications and tender documentation for smaller capital schemes and managing the associated tender processes. Managing external consultants and contractors, monitoring performance and ensuring high standards of workmanship. Building effective relationships with clinical, operational and Estates and Facilities colleagues to ensure project requirements are understood and delivered. Providing clear and timely progress updates and formal project reports, including fortnightly reporting where required. Maintaining accurate electronic project records, CAD information and technical documentation. Ensuring accurate as-built and as-installed drawings are obtained and maintained for completed projects. Ensuring projects comply with relevant legislation, Trust policies, procedures, contractual requirements and governance arrangements. Supporting the Associate Director of Hard FM with delivery of the capital programme and contributing to the strategic development of the Trust estate. Working flexibly across the Frimley Health ICS patch as required. Health and Safety You will be responsible for ensuring that construction and project activities within your areas of responsibility are undertaken safely and in accordance with relevant legislation, Trust policies and procedures. This will include ensuring appropriate health and safety information, guidance and training is provided to staff, contractors and other site users, while taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work. About You We are seeking a solutions-focused and professionally experienced Project Manager who can demonstrate substantial experience of delivering complex capital schemes. You will have excellent project management and communication skills, with the confidence to: Manage budgets and identify financial risks. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners. Engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Manage competing priorities and deliver projects to agreed timescales. Resolve challenges proactively and maintain momentum throughout the project lifecycle. Work collaboratively while taking ownership of your projects and their outcomes. A 'can-do' attitude, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage projects from concept through to completion are essential. Corporate Responsibilities You will be expected to support the Trust's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, maintain appropriate confidentiality and comply with information governance, Freedom of Information and other relevant Trust policies and procedures. You may also be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the level and responsibilities of the post. For further information regarding the detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the attached documents. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received.
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Deputy Children’s Home Manager
Willing Care Recruitment Limited - Reading
PermanentFull time
Deputy Home Manager – Children’s Residential Home Salary: Up to £55,000 + Bonus Scheme Hours: Full-time | 40 hours per week Are you a dedicated and experienced professional looking for the next step in your career? Our client is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to support the leadership of a children’s residential home, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and high-quality environment for young people to thrive. The Deputy Home Manager will play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home. This is an opportunity to shape young lives, lead a passionate team, and uphold the highest standards of care and compliance. What We’re Looking For: At least 3 years’ experience working in a children’s residential setting. Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent qualification). Proven experience in an Ofsted-regulated children’s home with a track record of achieving high inspection outcomes. A strong understanding of the challenges and needs of children in residential care. A compassionate, resilient, and motivated leader. Why Join? Comprehensive induction – to help you succeed from day one. Funded training & additional qualifications – to support your professional development. Free meals – because a well-fed team is a happy team. An extra day off for your birthday – to celebrate you! Pension scheme – to secure your future. Paid DBS check – because we believe in making things easy for you. Bonus scheme – rewarding your dedication and hard work. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the leadership and management of the home, ensuring a warm and supportive environment for children and young people. Support the Registered Manager in achieving Good or Outstanding ratings in Ofsted inspections. Ensure the home meets all regulatory and safeguarding requirements. Provide guidance, supervision, and training to staff, fostering a culture of growth and professional development. Build strong relationships with young people, their families, and external professionals. Support in developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual needs. Reference: WILL220538/DB
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Activities & Leisure Manager
inploi - Bognor Regis
from £32,200 a year
PermanentFull time
Position: Activities & Pool Manager Type: Full-Time / Permanent Bonus: Up to 10% Annual Bonus Bring your leadership skills to the poolside as the Activities & Pool Manager, where you'll ensure every guest makes a splash with memorable swimming experiences and action-packed activities. In this role, you'll be at the heart of an energetic Activities & Leisure team, leading with clear direction and plenty of motivation. You'll inspire your team to hit their goals and keep up high standards by showing them how it’s done! You'll be hands-on with performance, offering feedback to help your team grow, tackling any challenges, and supporting their development. Managing resources like budgets and tools will be key to keeping things running smoothly. You'll also be the driving force behind fantastic guest experiences, continuously improving how we interact and solving any issues that pop up. Plus, you'll make sure everything stays safe, compliant, and on point with company policies. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and support the team to deliver excellent service and achieve targets. Guest Experience: Ensure top-tier guest satisfaction by addressing concerns, improving service, and driving a welcoming atmosphere. Performance Management: Monitor individual and team performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and conducting performance reviews. Resource Management: Oversee team scheduling, budgets, and resources to maximise efficiency and meet business needs. Compliance and Safety: Ensure all operations comply with health and safety regulations, company policies, and standards. Problem Solving: Quickly resolve any operational issues that arise, ensuring smooth day-to-day running. Training and Development: Support team development through ongoing training, mentoring, and creating growth opportunities. Requirements - Proven experience in roles such as Swimming Pool Manager, Activities & Leisure Manager, or a similar leadership position in Sports, Leisure or Hospitality. - PPO and SPTO certificates preferred but not essential; training and support will be provided. - Strong leadership and communication skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. - Exceptional customer service and problem-solving abilities. - Knowledge of health and safety regulations. - Strong organisational and multitasking skills. - Experience in budgeting and financial management. - Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. This opportunity requires the new candidate to undergo, and satisfactorily complete, an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work. What We Offer - An inclusive, supportive work environment. - Comprehensive training and ongoing support. - Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications. - Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings at national brands and retailers, and so much more! How to Apply We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. To get started, click apply now and answer a few quick questions, which should take 5 minutes. Once submitted, a member of our team will be in touch. For support or adjustments during the application, contact us at: resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk
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junior front of house manager
inploi - Walton on Thames
from £13.25 an hour
PermanentFull time
junior front of house manager | evenings and weekends at wagamama, food is life. we care deeply about fresh ingredients, great service, and the kind of growing leadership that lifts everyone up. as a junior front of house manager, you’ll be right there in the action, keeping service smooth, stepping up when it gets busy, and backing your team so every guest leaves wanting to return what you’ll be doing working closely with the rest of the management team to run a vibrant and high-performing restaurant nurturing a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up mentoring your team and helping them grow jumping into sections, solving problems, and keeping pace thinking with a kaizen mindset - constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen you’ll love this role if you... are passionate about supporting your team and helping others be the best they can be, while maintaining high standards are ready to run shifts, planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover, love working with the team and coaching on the go understand managing labour and rotas, always ready to learn about the financial performance of your restaurant are great at recognising great performance on shift and know how to celebrate this with your team what you’ll get a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality biweekly pay and a share of tips* 50% off for friends and family free meals on shift early access to earned pay with wagestream 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for new parents 30% off at other TRG brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito and more) in addition to this, we offer the usual benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships and long service awards apply today + take a seat at the bench we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench feed yourself, feed others *100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way
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Service Manager - Schools and Governance
NHS Jobs - Oxford, County Hall
£70,392 to £73,936 a year
PermanentFull time
Together, were the moment makers Together, were shaping childrens education for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire County Council iscommitted to delivering educational excellence for our children and young people through continuous and innovative improvements across our educational system. Ourambitious transformation programme, Delivering the FutureTogether, aims to make us an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. As the sector looks ahead to the biggest structural change in half a century, can your educational leadership expertise contribute to the legacy Oxfordshire County Council delivers for future generations? We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinkingleader to join its senior team as Service Manager for Schools and Governance. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to ensure that our schools and settings have access to high quality governance and school improvement as well being a key liaison between the local authority and our educational establishments. Oxfordshire Central to the role will be acommitment tosupport our most vulnerable children and young people and tosupporting our services to become moreinclusive. As a Service Manager, you will take strategic responsibility for managing the workflow of governance and services for our schools across the County. Working collaboratively with colleagues, schools, multi-academy trusts, regulators and other key stakeholders, you will ensure that Oxfordshires education infrastructure keeps pace with the countys performance, standards and effectiveness, responding to ever changing demographic needs with efficacy. You will lead on the organisation of school improvement , including our traded services programmes and respond innovatively to the deployment of advisors, partners and programmes across the county. This role requires an in-depth understanding of educational regulatory bodies such as Ofsted and its revised framework, a commitment to understanding the changing demands of schools and their communitys county wide. You will also be responsible for working closely with the Assistant Director on the financial portfolio picture of our schools across the county. Your ability to build strong partnerships and influence at the highest levels will be critical, as will your capacity to manage complex teams out in the field and ensure that governance at a statutory level is compliant and well managed. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, balancing competing priorities and ensuring that Oxfordshires children and families benefit from the highest quality learning environments. The successful candidate will be a highly skilledleader with a proven track record in education, school improvement, governance, or a related field. You will bring a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a thoroughunderstanding of the challenges and opportunities facing local authorities in delivering school effectiveness. Most importantly, youll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of Oxfordshires residents. This is a brand new but immensely rewarding role, offering the chance to make a real difference to the educational landscape in one of Englands most vibrant and dynamic counties. We are seeking an educationleader who will drive a high-performance, cost-effective service that delivers outstanding educational outcomes. Everyday youll bechallenged in a new way,supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. Were not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives. We believe thattogether, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of UK public services. Our Agile Working Policy ensures you enjoy flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively operating on a hybrid model, based in Oxford. Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all. Ourcommitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a DisabilityConfident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are alsocommitted to helping andsupporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Ourcommitment to:Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers toshare thiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Ourcommitment to:Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact us at: Kim.Wilson@Oxfordshire.gov.uk
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Service Manager - Schools and Governance
Oxfordshire County Council - Oxford, County Hall
£70,392 to £73,936 a year
PermanentFull time
Together, we’re the moment makers Together, we’re shaping children’s education for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire County Council iscommitted to delivering educational excellence for our children and young people through continuous and innovative improvements across our educational system. Ourambitious transformation programme, “Delivering the FutureTogether”, aims to make us an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. As the sector looks ahead to the biggest structural change in half a century, can your educational leadership expertise contribute to the legacy Oxfordshire County Council delivers for future generations? We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinkingleader to join its senior team as Service Manager for Schools and Governance. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to ensure that our schools and settings have access to high quality governance and school improvement as well being a key liaison between the local authority and our educational establishments. Oxfordshire Central to the role will be acommitment tosupport our most vulnerable children and young people and tosupporting our services to become moreinclusive. As a Service Manager, you will take strategic responsibility for managing the workflow of governance and services for our schools across the County. Working collaboratively with colleagues, schools, multi-academy trusts, regulators and other key stakeholders, you will ensure that Oxfordshire’s education infrastructure keeps pace with the county’s performance, standards and effectiveness, responding to ever changing demographic needs with efficacy. You will lead on the organisation of school improvement , including our traded services programmes and respond innovatively to the deployment of advisors, partners and programmes across the county. This role requires an in-depth understanding of educational regulatory bodies such as Ofsted and its revised framework, a commitment to understanding the changing demands of schools and their community’s county wide. You will also be responsible for working closely with the Assistant Director on the financial portfolio picture of our schools across the county. Your ability to build strong partnerships and influence at the highest levels will be critical, as will your capacity to manage complex teams out in the field and ensure that governance at a statutory level is compliant and well managed. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, balancing competing priorities and ensuring that Oxfordshire’s children and families benefit from the highest quality learning environments. The successful candidate will be a highly skilledleader with a proven track record in education, school improvement, governance, or a related field. You will bring a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a thoroughunderstanding of the challenges and opportunities facing local authorities in delivering school effectiveness. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of Oxfordshire’s residents. This is a brand new but immensely rewarding role, offering the chance to make a real difference to the educational landscape in one of England’s most vibrant and dynamic counties. We are seeking an educationleader who will drive a high-performance, cost-effective service that delivers outstanding educational outcomes. Everyday you’ll bechallenged in a new way,supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. We’re not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives. We believe thattogether, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself – while raising the bar for the future of UK public services. Our Agile Working Policy ensures you enjoy flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively operating on a hybrid model, based in Oxford. Ourcommitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all. Ourcommitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a DisabilityConfident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are alsocommitted to helping andsupporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Ourcommitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers toshare thiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Ourcommitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact us at: Kim.Wilson@Oxfordshire.gov.uk
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Quality, Compliance & Governance Manager
The Kent Autistic Trust
£42,000 to £48,000 a year
PermanentFull time
SALARY: £42,000 to £48,000 LOCATION: Kent and Medway CONTRACT: Full Time WORKING PATTERN: Travel across Trust services will be required REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF QUALITY, GOVERNANCE AND EXCELLENCE Are you an ambitious health or social care professional who wants to make a meaningful impact beyond operational delivery? Do you have the drive, curiosity and leadership potential to influence organisational excellence, strengthen governance and help shape the future of services for autistic people and people with learning disabilities? At The Kent Autistic Trust, we are proud of the difference we make every day. We are recognised for delivering high-quality, person-centred support and for creating environments where people can thrive. However, we are not content with maintaining standards. We are committed to continually raising them. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that embraces innovation, invests in its people and is committed to being outstanding in everything it does. We are looking for an exceptional Quality, Compliance & Governance Manager to work alongside our Chief Executive Officer, Senior Management Team and operational leaders, helping to ensure that strong governance, robust assurance and continuous improvement remain at the heart of our success. THE OPPORTUNITY This is far more than a compliance role. It is an opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, help shape organisational priorities and contribute to the future direction of an ambitious and growing charity. Working closely with leaders across the Trust, you will bring together information, evidence and insight from across the organisation, transforming it into meaningful action that strengthens services, drives improvement and supports outstanding outcomes. You will help us navigate an evolving regulatory landscape, support innovation and improvement initiatives, and ensure that our governance arrangements enable excellence rather than simply monitor it. Most importantly, you will join an amazing team of talented and passionate people who bring exciting ideas, fresh perspectives and the energy to drive exceptional practice throughout our organisation. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING You will: o Support the CEO, Senior Management Team, Board and committees through the production of high-quality reports, governance papers, performance information and action tracking o Coordinate organisational assurance processes, compliance records, action plans and supporting evidence o Monitor developments relating to CQC regulation, health and safety, contract compliance, safeguarding, governance and Charity Commission requirements o Translate changing requirements into clear processes, practical guidance, templates and effective evidence frameworks. Analyse information from multiple sources, identifying themes, trends, risks, opportunities and areas for improvement. o Produce professional reports, dashboards, briefings, presentations and governance packs that support effective decision-making o Build strong and positive working relationships with managers and teams across the Trust. o Spend time within services to ensure governance activity remains connected to the realities of frontline practice o Support organisational projects, quality improvement initiatives, commissioner responses, bids and tenders o Utilise Microsoft 365, organisational systems and AI-enabled technologies to improve reporting, analysis and efficiency o Contribute to workshops, coaching, training and leadership development activities as your expertise grows. WHAT YOU MUST HAVE o Experience within learning disability and autism services o A strong understanding of regulated health and social care environments o Experience coordinating complex workstreams, managing information and producing high-quality reports o Awareness of CQC requirements and the importance of safeguarding, health and safety, governance, contract compliance and evidence-based assurance o Experience working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities o Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail o Strong written communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities. Confidence presenting information and reports to senior leaders committees or governance forums o Competence in Microsoft 365, data handling and digital systems o The ability to work independently, use sound judgement and recognise when issues require escalation WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR o We are looking for someone who is ambitious, forward-thinking and motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact. o You will enjoy bringing structure to complexity, connecting people and ideas, and turning insight into meaningful improvement. o You will be naturally curious, eager to learn and excited by opportunities to develop your expertise across governance, quality, compliance and organisational performance. o Most importantly, you will share our belief that strong governance creates the conditions for great services to flourish. o You will be someone who sees possibilities, not obstacles, and who is inspired by helping talented teams achieve even more. WHY JOIN US? This is an opportunity to join an organisation that genuinely aspires to be sector leading. At The Kent Autistic Trust, we are proud of our achievements, but we remain focused on what comes next. We continue to invest in leadership, innovation, digital transformation, service development and new ways of working that improve outcomes for the people we support. You will become part of an ambitious, energetic and values-driven leadership community that welcomes fresh thinking, encourages constructive challenge and believes in continuous learning. In return, you will have the opportunity to: o Influence organisation-wide decision-making and improvement activity o Work directly with senior leaders and trustees o Help shape the future direction of a respected and growing organisation o Develop expertise across governance, quality assurance, compliance, strategy and organisational performance. o Build a broad and varied career within a role that offers genuine professional development. o Join an inspiring group of talented colleagues who bring creativity, passion and energy to everything they do. o Be part of an organisation committed not only to maintaining high standards, but continually redefining them. JOIN US If you are ambitious, values-driven and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of high-quality autism and learning disability services, we would love to hear from you. Join a leadership team that is passionate about innovation, committed to excellence and determined to make a lasting difference. Together, we will continue to challenge expectations, embrace new possibilities and create exceptional outcomes for the people we support. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01634 477171 for a call back. CLOSING DATE: Friday 16th October 2026 We review applications as they are received and therefore encourage early applications. The Kent Autistic Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds and experiences. The Kent Autistic Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and PLEASE NOTE o We are unable to accept applications via recruitment agencies for this role. o We are unable to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship visas. o Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. o A copy of our Privacy Notice is available on our website.
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Digital Capabilities and Onboarding Manager
Government Recruitment Service - Uxbridge
£35,663 to £35,663 a year
PermanentFull time
This role will work with in the within the Digital & Data Directorate within the Delivery and Services Team. You will lead multi-disciplinary and matrix managed teams across Tech Services specifically in Infrastructure and User Services. You will deliver small scale changes to existing technology, or the introduction of new technology. These projects could include Tech Refresh and business application implementation. Successful delivery will be underpinned by ensuring in-scope business requirements are delivered within time constraints. This is a critical role in the context of building sustainable capability to operate, support and improve technology services. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to: Demonstrate effective delivery management skills to multi-task within tight deadlines. Communicate effectively and clearly between the technical and non-technical partners/stakeholders. Support / host discussions within a multidisciplinary team. Determine and plan their team requirements, including allocating resources and prioritising activities, over the short to medium term by fully understanding the business environment in which the team operates, the overall team objectives, ensuring their team fully understands and works to these requirements. Work in collaboration with other managers across all functions for the good of DVSA and to create a high performing and well-respected Agency. Provide project support for larger sized projects such as chasing and updating action owners for action point logs, risk logs etc. Secretariat support such as minutes and output notes. Leading on small but defined strands of work contained within a larger project. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
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Digital Research Access Manager
NHS Jobs - Brighton
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
ContractFull time
The Digital Research Access Manager will provide strategic leadership, governance, and system-wide oversight to unlock the value of digital data for commercial clinical research across Sussex. Reporting to the CRDC Research Business Manager, the postholder will hold overall accountability for the design, integration, and delivery of transformational, scalable digital pathways that enable rapid, data-driven participant identification across multiple care settings. This role is key in enabling change in the way participants are identified for commercial clinical trials, improving speed and efficiency, whilst widening opportunities across our community. A core responsibility of this role is the direct leadership and line management of up to 4 Band 6 Digital Research Facilitators (funding is currently available for one post,with potential to expand to a maximum of 4 if additional funding is identified). The Manager will translate strategic regional research objectives into operational reality by guiding the Facilitators work program, removing complex cross-organisational data barriers, and fostering key relationships across the Integrated Care System(ICS) to streamline secondary and primary care workflows.The postholder will oversee the performance frameworks that ensure the team meets strict national metrics and will champion the strategic use of regional datasets to drive health equality and attract commercial investment. Bringing a clinical professional background alongside proven expertise in embedding digital innovation, the postholder will act as a senior expert, bridging the gap between clinical safety, digital system integration, and commercial research delivery. The role also includesdeputising for the CRDC Research Business Manager where required. Refer to the Job descriptions and specification for full details
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Interventional Research Pathway Manager
NHS Jobs - Brighton
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
ContractFull time
Main duties and responsibilitiesWork collaboratively with clinicians, managers, and external partners to deliver transformative and cost-effective changes which are fit for purpose and affordable. Maintain a clear understanding of how the services that support research delivery operate and the challenges they face in approving requests to support research within the required timeframe. To work with service managers to define optimal study set up pathways and supporting processes that are deliverable, sustainable, and meet national research delivery metrics. Develop and implement policy and SOPs in relation to agreed research pathways, both across departments within UHSussex, and in other health and care organisations across Sussex (for example other Trusts, General Practice) Support research leads in setting standards and providing quality assurance of research support services across the system to reduce variation in set-up timelines and drive efficiency of clinical trial delivery. Drive, track, record, and share progress in delivering the NIHR commercial research delivery targets. Work with other key senior managers to monitor compliance to agreed pathways, investigate breaches, escalate as appropriate and make required adjustments. Support the implementation of integrated services and pathway specific access to rapid diagnostic services locally through collaborative work across the Surrey and Sussex system and promote a sense of collective responsibility across partners Maximise research training across the system, by directing the identification and mapping of research training needs across all Sussex health care organisations and departments, ensuring equitable access to high-quality development opportunities. Respond quickly and appropriately to concerns regarding barriers to meeting government research set up metrics escalated by colleagues within the scope of the role, with a proactive and problem-solving approach to resolution of issues. Create a detailed work plan for the creation of pathways to increase the speed of research set up, with clear objectives, defined outputs and supporting action logs and risk logs for CRDC Management team sign off. Lead on the implementation of lean methodology and standardisation. Communication Agree mechanism and format for progress updates to CRDC Management team, CRDC Steering Group and research delivery service managers. Demonstrated ability to influence, persuade, and motivate internal and external staff to drive process innovation, service development, and collaborative working across the Trust and wider system partners. Ability to challenge approaches where they are sub optimal and adopt a motivational and persuasive communication style to ensure secure an improved approach is adopted. Demonstrated proficiency in converting complex metrics and protocol requirements into actionable operational plans, driving service efficiency and data-informed decision-making both within the Trust and across external partner organisations. Communicates effectively with regional and national NIHR infrastructure, including other Commercial Research Delivery Centres, the CRDC UK Network, and the South East Regional Research Delivery Network, to share learning, align processes, and support coordinated digital research deliver. Work closely with clinical and governance teams within UHSussex and research delivery teams to ensure processes are collaborative and all parties are informed. Contribute to formal reports as required by UHSussex Research and Innovation and CRDC Sussex utilising necessary software/ tools and working closely.Service delivery and improvement Build collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders, including executive leaders and clinicians, to drive change.People management and developmentThe post holder will have line management responsibilities as the CRDC team grows, and will work closely with the Deputy Head of Research(Governance & Performance Manager) and the CRDC Lead Nurse and Business Manager to support the training of Research Governance staff within various research delivery settings to study set up pathways. Act as a coach/mentor to support staff in improvement methodology and the implementation of change. Establish effective systems, processes, and ways of working for a new, cross organisational service, supporting staff to work flexibly and collaboratively across Sussex. Identify learning and development needs within the team and across partner organisations, coordinating access to appropriate training and resources. Ability to respond quickly and effectively to concerns escalated by colleagues within the scope of the role and adopts a problem-solving approach to tasks. Act as a role model by promoting a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture aligned with UHSussex values, encouraging continuous learning, innovation, and reflective practice. Support staff wellbeing and workload management, ensuring safe, sustainable working practices in a complex and evolving digital research environment.Patient care delivery Ensure that all digital research processes uphold the highest standards of patient safety, confidentiality, and dignity, aligning with UHSussex values and the organisations commitment to putting patients first. Promote robust governance across all research data pathways, ensuring that patient information is handled lawfully, ethically, and transparently. Where possible enables research delivery for a study at multiple locations to reduce research participants requirements to travel. Learning and development Attend mandatory training updates as required. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process. Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager. Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service. Promote a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice within the Commercial Research Delivery Centre, encouraging innovation, curiosity, and shared problem solving
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