The Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. The Institute is named in honour of the scientist Alan Turing and its mission is to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better.

Programme Management Unit

The Alan Turing Institute has ten Programmes of scientific research in key areas of AI and data science, each led by a Programme Director. There are also a small number of significant programmes of activity which sit across several research Programmes.

This role sits within the Institute’s Programme Management directorate, which is responsible for the management and delivery of these programmes in support of the senior academic Programme Directors and Principal Investigators. The team oversees millions of pounds of data science and AI research, training and knowledge exchange programme initiatives, ensuring they are managed to business requirements, specification, time and budget.

There are a number of Programme and Research Project Managers within the team, usually focussed on one research Programme or programme of activity, but who may provide programme and project management capabilities and support to other projects or activities from time to time as required. Programme managers and Research project managers are not permanently attached to programmes and may be moved to other research programmes in-line with business needs, and may have the opportunity to support other programmes, both ad-hoc or more formally. The postholder will be recruited initially into the role of Research Project Manager within the Health and Medical Sciences Programme.

HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES PROGRAMME

The Health and Medical Sciences programme, under the Scientific Leadership of Director Professor Chris Holmes and Deputy Director Professor Ben Macarthur, is a major programme of research into the theory and methods of AI, statistics, and data analytics underpinning medical and health applications that will enable scientists to do better science, without compromising respect for privacy and patient trust. Using data-driven innovation in AI and statistical science, the programme aims to accelerate the scientific understanding of human disease and improve human health.

The programme has a large number of partnerships, working across the NHS and government, charities and foundations, and industry. Due to an exciting period of growth, the programme is recruiting two fixed-term Research Project Managers to support the Director and programme research community in delivering collaborative research partnerships and creating impact. The successful candidate will join a delivery team of two existing Research Project Managers and the Senior Programme Manager.

ROLE PURPOSE

We are recruiting for a Research Project Manager to coordinate and oversee a portfolio of research projects within the Health and Medical Sciences Programme. The post holder will work with the Programme Director, Deputy Director and academic researchers to coordinate each research project from concept to implementation; this will involve understanding the resource requirements for each project, drawing up detailed financial plans, coordinating funding applications, agreeing on clear milestones for each project, ensuring that the deliverables are completed on schedule, as well as providing regular updates to the Institute’s leadership on the progress of each project.

The Research Project Manager will also need to liaise closely with Institute research and operations staff, in London, at university and research centre partners, to perform their duties.

Management of small projects in other areas may also be required, subject to business needs.

This role reports to either the SeniorProgramme Manager or Programme Manager, Health and Medical Sciences.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Research project management and delivery

• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of research projects.
• Coordinate some of the programme’s events, training, and knowledge exchange initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date records that enable effective monitoring, control and evaluation of the programme’s research initiatives.
• Produce regular reports on activity to external partners and funders.

Programme operations and resources management

• Perform resources planning and financial analysis for the programme.
• Coordinate the delivery of strong programme governance.
• Working with the HR team, organise the recruitment of additional programme researchers or administrative staff.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Programme Director and programme research leadership.

• Degree or equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience
• Strong project management and organisational skills: Ability to plan, execute and keep on schedule with numerous projects in an organised fashion.
• Relevant experience in project management.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Expreience of working closely with Finance Team, and of budget management and financial processes including budget planning, reporting, and reconcilliations.
• The ability to form and maintain relationships with a wide range of people at all levels.
• Clear and effective communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of people and audiences at all levels.
• Independently make decisions which impact themselves or immediate team members. Escalate decisions where appropriate.

Please see the job description for a full breakdown of the duties, responsibilities and person specification.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full-time post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 2 years. The annual salary is £36,236 - £42,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter.

From 01 March 2022 we will trial a Hybrid Working Model for an initial six-month trial period. During this period, staff will be expected to work at our British Library office for a number of days per month, dependent on the requirements of the role. As a guide, we anticipate this will be between 2-4 days per month, but the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV, covering letter and contact details for your referees. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact them on 020 3862 3575, or email [email protected].

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 July 2022 at 23:59.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Reasonable adjustments to the interview process will be made for any candidates with a disability.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.

Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested from [email protected]