NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Manager (Band 8c) - Ophthalmology - Moorfields Eye Hospit ...

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Manager Band 8c Main area: Ophthalmology. Grade: Band 8c. Contract: Fixed term for 3 years (the BRC runs until 31 March 2028, which is the end date of this post). Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week. Job ref: 273-DC-

Site: City Road, London. Salary: £85,431 - £97,148 per annum, including HCAS (2025/26 AFC Payscale). Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 14/07/:59. Interview date: 24/07/2025

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust At Moorfields, people's sight matters-and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity, and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission-delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, and Moorfields Eye Charity. This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof-enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview The Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Manager oversees all operational aspects of the BRC. He/she works independently under the direction of the BRC Co-Directors. Employment is through the host Trust. The BRC is a partnership between Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

The BRC Manager ensures that the BRC portfolio of research is managed effectively. He/she ensures that relevant information relating to the research and its progress is communicated to all stakeholders.

He/she works with the Co-Directors to establish and maintain complex internal and external relationships, both within the local region and across the country, to develop the research and ensure its relevance to its partners and the NHS. The post-holder works with individuals at all levels of seniority.

The post-holder is instrumental in recruiting and managing the BRC's administrative and research staff, budgetary planning, reporting, and designing and implementing operational procedures to ensure the transparent and efficient integration and running of the research programmes, in collaboration with all the partner organisations. He/she establishes and maintains procedures for the transparent recording and reporting of the research programmes, and financial and administrative matters.

The BRC Manager is a key member of the team preparing and writing any application for a new BRC beyond the current term, and coordinates all aspects of this application.

Main duties of the job

• Communication: Communicate within Moorfields and UCL, and with other Trusts, universities, and external agencies in the private, voluntary, and public sectors. Assimilate, analyse, and communicate large volumes of complex information to all stakeholders.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure compliance with all clinical and research governance requirements.
• Organisation and Planning: With the BRC Co-Directors, plan, support, and deliver complex programmes of support for work across all themes, allocating appropriate budgets, monitoring, and reviewing to ensure delivery to time and budget. Adjust plans as required if progress is not as expected.
• Service Development and Research: Oversee all operational aspects of the setup and management of the BRC, supporting the Co-Directors to deliver the BRC contract, and developing policies/procedures as required.
• Finance and Resources: Budget holder for BRC budget. Procure assets and supplies for the BRC. Ensure financial agreements are in place and adhered to, enabling the flow of funding between multiple organisations. Monitor BRC budgets within the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
• Leadership and Management: Recruit and manage the BRC's administrative staff. Directly manage the administrative functions of the BRC.
• Information Resources: Ensure appropriate information systems are utilised to deliver the BRC programme of research. Develop and produce reports using a range of information sources.

Working for our organisation What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you-your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer, please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be expected to assimilate, analyse, and communicate complex information to all stakeholders. This will include scientific data, progress reports, financial information, etc., to expert audiences, and interpretations of that information for lay/non-expert audiences. The information will be communicated in conjunction with the communications teams and researchers, using a wide range of media, through written and oral formal and informal presentations.

To employ advanced communication skills influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders in the Trust and the University to deliver the strategic aims of the BRC.

To help develop external relationships with all stakeholders to promote and develop the BRC and its portfolio of studies.

To ensure development, implementation, and monitoring of the BRC policy for public engagement.

To ensure that all communications and relationships with stakeholders and funders are managed effectively and efficiently, using appropriate tools for the provision and dissemination of information to all appropriate audiences.

To actively contribute to the running of key meetings of the BRC, including the production of agendas and papers for meetings. To chair meetings as required. To participate in NHS/University management meetings as required.

To coordinate and support the BRC Co-Directors on any future application for the new BRC from 2028 and any associated applications, e.g., capital and bioresource.

To liaise with academic and clinical colleagues as required to produce a cohesive written application, supported by interviews and multimedia presentations.

Person specification Education / Qualifications

• Educated to degree level, or with relevant qualification and specialist knowledge, training, and experience to the equivalent level.
• Formal training in ICH-GCP.

Knowledge and Experience

• Management experience of project teams.
• Extensive experience of research management at senior level.
• Experience of budgetary control and reporting.
• Excellent understanding of research governance requirements.
• Writing skills for drafting reports, protocols, and funding applications (Presentation may be required).
• Experience of collaborating in and managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience of advising and influencing at senior levels (Presentation may be required).

Skills/Abilities

• Advanced communication skills demonstrating ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders (Presentation may be required).
• Ability to shape strategic direction (Presentation may be required).
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels (Presentation may be required).
• Able to maintain judgment under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and driven, with determination to succeed (Presentation may be required).
• Flexible and pro-active approach to work.
• Positive, optimistic attitude.

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure, and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. We encourage applications from under-represented candidates, including BAME and Disabled candidates, as we work towards a representative workforce that provides quality, dignity, and respect, and delivers above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working-friendly organisation, committed to helping employees achieve a work-life balance. Every employee has the right to request flexible working. Please discuss with us how we might accommodate this click apply for full job details