Senior Programme Officer

Job summary

This is a fixed term contract role with a contract end date of 31 March 2027 We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Programme Officer to assist with planning and implementing the management of our research training programmes. You will play a key role in one of our programme teams, providing senior administrative support to the team, and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders nationally at all levels of seniority in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), NHS Trusts, local authorities, and other health and care related organisations. The role also provides an opportunity to enter the field of research management, with previous post holders showing good career progression.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the Senior Programme Officer post is to be responsible for the delivery of identified projects or clearly defined areas in order: To assist the Senior Programme Managers and Programme Managers in managing schemes and programmes that form part of the NIHR training and fellowship portfolio To support the Director, and Senior Management Team in their role of having oversight of the various funding streams To work alongside the other Senior Programme Officers, Senior Programme Managers and Programme Managers and manage a team of administrators to ensure delivery of the various funding schemes, programmes, workshops and conferences Involvement in other diverse areas of work as required in order to deliver the NIHR Academy programmes and awards Please see job description for further information.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 06 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001475
• Job locations: NIHR Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2TW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Emma Sinha Senior Programme Manager emma.sinha@nihr.ac.uk Shortlisting Date: 4 August 2026 Interview Date: 13 August 2026

Why you should join our Team

The NIHR enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth.

What you will bring to the role

The Senior Programme Officer is required to:

• Assist the Senior Programme Managers and Programme Managers in managing schemes and programmes that form part of the NIHR research training and fellowship portfolio;
• Support the Senior Management Team in their oversight of various funding streams;
• Work alongside other Senior Programme Officers, Senior Programme Managers and Programme Managers, and coordinate administration where appropriate, to ensure the delivery of various funding schemes, programmes, workshops, events, interviews and conferences;
• Support other diverse areas of work as required in order to deliver the NIHR Academy programmes and awards.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

About NIHR Academy

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has a mission to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The NIHR plays a pivotal role in attracting, training and supporting the best researchers and complements the additional NIHR investment in world-class research facilities and a skilled research workforce.

This role is hosted by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) and delivers the work of the NIHR, leading on policy, strategy and delivery in respect of academic training in England and working closely with other NIHR centres and the Science Research and Evidence (SRE) Directorate at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.