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Oral Health Research Incubator Project Manager

Department/School: School of Clinical Dentistry

Contract type: Fixed term, 0.6 fte (21 hours per week) 

Advertising length (weeks): 3-4 weeks  

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with interests in project management and oversight, to work as a Project Manager on the National Institute for Health Research-supported Incubator for Oral Health Research. You will manage the delivery of the NIHR-supported Incubator in Oral Health Research, developing and implementing detailed project plans and work packages.

You will work closely with co-Leads, Professor Zoe Marshman (University of Sheffield) and Professor Chris Vernazza (Newcastle University), the steering group and key stakeholders. Your focus will be on supporting work to strengthen research capacity and capability in oral health, ensuring that the incubator achieves its objectives. You will play a vital role in driving engagement, supporting researchers and organising oral health research events/workshops.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage the development and implement detailed project plans.

• Develop and implement with the incubator co-leads an evaluation strategy to assess the impact of Incubator activities.

• Engage with key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, researchers, patient representatives and policymakers, ensuring strong collaboration.

• Organise and coordinate meetings and events with the steering group, subgroups, and wider network members.

• Manage social media, website content, and public engagement to enhance awareness and visibility of the Incubator.

• Collaborate with national and devolved nations research bodies, NHS trusts, universities, stakeholders and policy makers/advisors to strengthen research partnerships.

• Organise and assist with the conduct of workshops, focus groups and co-created resources to support research capacity building.

• Provide support to the co-leads and other colleagues engaged on the project.

• Manage/monitor the budget and liaise with the funders as required.

• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in the first week of December. This will consist of an interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage by the end of November 2025. Contact the Dental School Operations Team dental.ops@sheffield.ac.uk  if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Our vision and strategic plan

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What we offer

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.

• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.

• Generous pension scheme.

• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.

• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).

• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.

• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; Professional Services Shared Skills Framework 

• A range of generous family-friendly policies

  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies

  • support for those going through the menopause

  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment

  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

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