Corporate Services Manager (Research Delivery Network)

Role Summary The Corporate Services Manager will play a central role to lead and direct the operational business planning and strategic financial management functions for the Research Delivery Network ("RDN") and will report to the Head of Strategy Engagement and Inclusion.
The primary functions of this role will include RDN performance monitoring, RDN business and financial planning and reporting activities and strategic development.
This role will be responsible for the delivery of key strategic projects for the RDN regionally.
Projects will be varied in nature and feed into the RDN's aim of creating capacity and capability in research delivery and the delivery of value for money and effective and sustainable improvements for research participants and the research delivery workforce.
About the Role For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role This is an exciting new post for an an experienced Manager to join the new Regional Research Delivery Network ("RRDN").
We are keen to receive applications from individuals with great communications skills, an emphasis on team working and excellent attention to detail.
The role will be responsible for managing the planning and reporting on a wide range of projects and business as usual activities across multiple organisations in the RRDN that will contribute to the priorities of the RDN.
We are seeking a Manager that can demonstrate skills in project management, governance, contract compliance, financial oversight and strategic thinking.
The Corporate Services Manager will provide line management and supervision to the Strategy Project Facilitator.
Line management of staff members will include undertaking staff reviews to identify training and development needs, and establishing how those needs will be met, and managing performance against agreed objectives.
The postholder will ensure the same review processes take place for all staff with the defined function via appropriate line management arrangements and that skills and capabilities exist to meet current and future business needs.
The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate methodologies for the collection, interrogation and interpretation of data are used and provide high quality reporting in a range of formats The team offers a positive and developmental environment as well as being involved first hand in some of the most exciting innovative work health and care services have to offer.
If you are looking for an interesting role which gives you the ability to work with research partners across the health and care system with a passion for research we are keen to hear from you.
The contractual base can be either Truro, Plymouth, Exeter or Taunton, with regular travel to local and regional offices required' Working hours per week Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Pauline McGlone, Strategic Development Jo Davis, RRDN an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon.
Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes.
We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.
Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.