LGC manages research funding schemes and related initiatives for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care, managing public investment in excess of £500m per annum.
We have a rare opportunity to become a pioneer in shaping the future of healthcare, social care, and public health. Our Graduate Scheme offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in every facet of research funding management, where you will contribute to improving the nation's health. If you are interested in working with the NIHR an organisation at the forefront of Health research funding, please read on, to learn more!
Our people are specialists in leading research funding on behalf of organisations for the benefit of wider society. The Grant Management Group delivers research management, communications and engagement and provides expertise in the funding and management of commercial and technological innovation. On this scheme you will receive mentoring, professional development and training from experienced professionals in our specialist teams.
This is an opportunity to become an authority in all aspects of General Research Management facing the public sector, this year we are extending our offer to graduates who are particularly interested in developing a career in either Communications and Industry or External Affairs and UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway and will be appointing three graduates in 2024.
The General Research Management stream will give the graduate hands-on experience of the research lifecycle and will be responsible for running strategic projects that could involve the public and other partners.
The Communications and Industry stream provides the opportunity to work on the NIHR’s offer to industry and small and medium-sized enterprises and how we improve our communications with entrepreneurs with varying experiences of public research funding. Step into the dynamic world of the External Affairs and UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway stream, where you're not just a spectator but a key person shaping healthcare in the UK!
This isn't your run-of-the-mill opportunity; it's an important position collaborating with a variety of partners, from researchers to policymakers, to redefine how vaccines are tested in clinical trials.
The Graduate Trainees in Research Management & Communications and Industry will be based in Twickenham, west London. The Graduate Trainee in External Affairs and UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway will be primarily based in LGC’s office in Victoria, central London though will be expected to be based in Twickenham, west London in the beginning.
Joining the graduate scheme provides the opportunity for internal collaboration with staff as well as exciting external liaison, with interfaces to the UK Government, academia, industry and the clinical community.
What you will do on our scheme:
Each step of the 22-month programme will challenge you and develop your managerial skills. You will have the chance to develop your strengths and explore your career aspirations.
We enable you to:
For the Communications and Industry and External Affairs and UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway streams, steps 2-6 will be focused on projects and skill development related to the respective streams.
We see the chance to deliver projects as the best way to become an effective manager. With support throughout the programme, you will be able reflect on what you are learning, to develop your talents and plan your career. On completion of the scheme, you’ll be ready to take your career to the next stage, having acquired a comprehensive understanding of research funding management.
Entry requirements:
The ideal candidates will have a curious mind, be innovative in their thinking, have a passion for improving and a desire to make an impact health research funding.
Education
In addition for the Communications and Industry stream:
In addition for the External Affairs and UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway stream:
Technical skills
In addition for the Communications and Industry stream:
In addition for the External Affairs and UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway stream:
Common essential competencies and behaviours:
Application Process
We don’t require specific work experience to join our scheme but do include examples if you have them (paid or unpaid) in your CV when you apply.
Please hold 07 August in your calendar, as this is the provisional date of the assessment and interview day should you be invited to interview.
Our selection process
Stage 1: CV and cover letter. We review your CV and cover letter (please upload these as a single document) to identify your strengths, interests and potential for the scheme.
NB: Please state clearly whether you are interested in applying for the General Research Management stream, the Communications and Industry stream or the External Affairs and UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway stream.
Stage 2: Phone interview. This is a chance to discuss your experience, ambitions and motivation to join the scheme.
Stage 3: Assessment and interview day (provisionally 07 August 2024) This is where you take part in various activities, including group and individual tasks and a 1 to 1 interview.
Key information
Application deadline: 19 June 2024
Assessment and interview day: Provisionally booked 07 August 2024
Start date: 07 October 2024
Length of scheme: 22 months
Salary & Benefits
£31,100 PA
Bonus - subject to company performance
25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)
Enhanced contributory pension scheme
Life Insurance
Benenden Healthcare
Season Ticket Loan
Laptop, IT equipment and remote IT support
NB: This is an office-based, home-working (hybrid) role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, 1 day per week, which might increase, subject to team requirements.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.