Academic Programme Manager

Academic Programme Manager

The closing date is 17 June 2026

The Academic Programme Manager will be a key senior member of the Infection Research Group (IRG) and will provide higher-level leadership and horizon scanning in supporting the further development of the IRG strategy over the next five years. The post holder will be based within the Dept. of Infection at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, part of the Humber Health Partnership, but will work collaboratively within local, regional and national health research economies, including with the universities of Hull and York, Hull York Medical School (HYMS), hospitals within the HYMS network, industry partners and others.

The Academic Programme Manager will work with all colleagues within the IRG, and the Dept. of Infection and across the healthcare system as required, to create a vibrant and sustainable IRG facilitating external income from commercial and other sources, including funders such as the NIHR and MRC. The Academic Programme Manager will oversee a portfolio of projects, coordinating and facilitating expansion of IRG activities and income, as well as overseeing key governance processes. It is anticipated, pending the outcomes of current funding applications, that in the first 12 months in post, the successful applicant would particularly focus on the following:

• Lead on and ensure the IRG's adherence with the MHRA phase 1 trial accreditation scheme requirements (see: ).
• Develop and implement an IRG crowdfunding and philanthropic funding strategy.

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.

Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• Further specialist project management knowledge in an appropriately related subject area (e.g. nursing, pharmacy, other health or experience to master's level equivalent science, research, management, data analysis, etc.)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Management qualification and evidence of continued professional development
• Further relevant specialist knowledge or experience to Master's level or the equivalent

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Previous experience in a managerial role
• Ability to demonstrate substantial staff management and/or clinical leadership experience.
• Ability to demonstrate substantial project management / coordinator experience
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to demonstrate effective and efficient project management and coordinator practice
• Clinical or science research or related experience (e.g. university)
• Presentation/teaching experience
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ability to demonstrate notable staff management and/or clinical leadership experience
• Experience of budget management
• Experience of working with industry / commercial organisations

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Leadership and motivation skills
• Experience of budget/ delegated budget management
• Excellent knowledge of current healthcare, research and innovation policies and targets
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
• Sensitive to the needs of patients and colleagues
• Good analytical & judgment skills

Special Attributes and other

• Flexible and reliable
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously when requiredAbility to learn with active personal development

Other Requirements

• Good time keeper
• Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service

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.

Address

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

356-26-