Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.
Job overview
The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration: North East and North Cumbria is a 5-year funded research infrastructure with partnerships across 6 universities and with national partners across the ARC network.
This new role will include project monitoring , evaluation and reporting and supporting bids for external funding.
The role holder will also ensure the implementation of the new Research Capacity Development strategy, working with the Chief Operating Officer and Research Capacity Development Leads to develop a programme of learning and development for researchers.
The role is split 50 / 50 across researcher capacity development and research management.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver overall efficient day-to-day management of designated research projects and research capacity development programmes in the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North East and North Cumbria.
- Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer project manage the delivery of simultaneous research projects and development activities.
- This role will include supporting bids for external funding, project monitoring and evaluation and reporting, external engagement and external partnership working.
- The role is split 50 / 50 across researcher capacity development and research management.
Research Capacity Development and Training
- Work with the team to develop a programme of learning and development for researchers.
- Co-design a programme of activities for ARC-funded PhD students.
- Source training to develop a programme of leadership development for early and mid-career researchers.
Research Management
- In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, support the delivery of large research programmes in applied health and social care.
- Facilitate applications for research funding bids in response to national health and social care priorities.
- Facilitate reporting to funders and other key partners by collating and presenting data in a variety of formats.
- Embed research inclusion across programmes.
- Tracking and monitoring of projects.
- Manage budgets appropriate to the role and scope of the post, where these are allocated specifically to a project or event.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description attached for further details.
Date advertised 20th October 2026
Closing date 3rd November 2026
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Degree level or Higher Education equivalent qualifications.
Desirable criteria
- Project Management qualification
- Masters degree
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant knowledge and experience of project management and delivering projects in a multi-agency or complex environment.
- Finance/budget management experience
- Knowledge and experience of working within a research environment.
- Knowledge and experience of delivering events and / or training.
- Demonstrable experience in project management to include planning, implementing and managing projects across multiple organisations or teams.
- Demonstrable experience of effectively engaging with key stakeholders.
- Experience of developing business plans or similar, (e.g. tenders / bids / business documents) either through writing, contributing to, or monitoring.
- Demonstrable experience of producing accurate plans and project documents which inform and influence target audience.
- Experience of operating in a politically sensitive environment.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of researcher career development.
- Experience within higher education in a student facing environment.
- Demonstrable experience of involving partners in the design and delivery of activities.
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills with an ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Experience of working autonomously on a pre-determined piece of work.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Able to support or manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Adopts a systematic approach to problem solving using varied sources of information.
- Ability to receive, analyse, interpret and present information in audience appropriate ways.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office products including Excel and PowerPoint to present information and good working knowledge of Teams and SharePoint.
- Self-awareness and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adopt a proactive approach to the role.
Role/Team specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to contribute to the development and improvement of the Team’s processes and ways of working.
Personal Characteristics
Essential criteria
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
- Pro-active approach to task delivery.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work across a wide range of teams and organisations.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes or ability to travel to locations across the North East and North Cumbria.
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.
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