Programme Manager

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role

Newcastle Health Research Partnership (NHRP) – an Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) – is seeking an ambitious Programme Manager to provide programme and strategic project management across a partner wide portfolio of activity.

NHRP is a collaborative partnership between Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle City Council, and Northumbria University. Our collective mission is to drive change in the health, wealth, and wellbeing of over 3.2 million people living in the North East of England and North Cumbria.

As a pioneering AHSC, we bring together health research, clinical excellence, education, and innovation to tackle some of the region’s most significant health challenges. We are committed to fostering a collaborative culture that supports research, accelerates adoption, and strengthens patient and public involvement. Our NHRP Academy stands as a recognised model of success in developing local academic careers, expanding capacity, and enhancing capability in training and education.

You can find out more about Newcastle Health Research Partnership here.

Reporting to the NHRP Chief Operating Officer (COO) and part of NHRP core team, you will lead on programme and strategic project management across NHRP’s programme areas, developing and overseeing a range of cross partner projects in priority areas. You work closely with the programme leads to ensure agreed objectives are met and to bring consistency, central control and oversight across the partnership.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of health and research transformation in the North East. We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment. The position is available immediately, is offered on a full-time basis until 31st March 2028 but part time would be considered.

For a confidential conversation in the first instance, please contact Martin Dixon (martin.dixon@ncl.ac.uk).

To apply please submit your cover statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria of this role (no more than 2 A4 sides) along with your CV.