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Opportunities for professional development tailored to individual needs, fostering career growth within NICE.
Flexible working arrangements, allowing for a healthy work-life balance with options for remote work and varied hours.
Participation in a collaborative and supportive team culture that emphasises collective responsibility for high-quality outcomes.
Access to a generous NHS pension scheme, providing financial security for employees.
Involvement in impactful projects that contribute to improving health and care guidance, enhancing NICE's reputation as a methodological innovator.
Diverse staff networks and initiatives promoting equality and inclusion, creating a welcoming workplace for all employees.
The Coordinator role at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in Manchester involves supporting the Methods and Economics Team (MET) in organizing and managing their work program effectively. Key responsibilities include assisting with policy development, acting as a liaison for internal and external communications, maintaining databases and records, providing administrative support, coordinating project planning, and organizing meetings and events. The role also requires managing recruitment of external stakeholders and ensuring timely distribution of materials. The position promotes a supportive work environment with flexible arrangements, generous benefits, and a focus on individual health and wellbeing. The interview date is expected to be on December 16th. For more information, contact Katie Stafford, Assistant Project Manager.
Here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) we are passionate about the work we do and proud of the impact we make. We strive for excellence and have an academic culture committed to producing high quality work, which we take collective responsibility for. Not only that, we also put your individual health and wellbeing at the forefront, offering you a great place to work, good benefits, and flexible arrangements, all within a supportive, friendly and inclusive environment.
As a coordinator within the Methods and Economics Team, (MET) you will play a key role in the efficient and effective organisation of the team’s work programme to enable efficient co-ordination of projects and support members of the team in business planning, contract management and the collation of business intelligence. You will work closely with colleagues both within the team and across NICE to plan, coordinate and monitor the progress of individual products and projects, ensuring consistency across the work programme. You will also coordinate and support a variety of activities relating to methods projects, MET working groups, contract support and management, and provide general support for a range of internal and external meetings.
Interview date is expected to be 16th December
The Post Holder Will Be Responsible For
The Methods and Economics team works to develop methods for aligning our approach to guidance development across NICE, provides a NICE-wide health economic modelling and analytic function and oversees management of external contracts to deliver a decision and technical support function for NICE. We build on and enhance NICE’s reputation as a methodological innovator and aim to improve our methods to take account of novel technologies and changes in the wider health and social care system.
We Offer a Range Of Benefits Including
As a coordinator within the Methods and Economics Team, (MET) you will play a key role in the efficient and effective organisation of the team’s work programme to enable efficient co-ordination of projects and support members of the team in business planning, contract management and the collation of business intelligence. You will work closely with colleagues both within the team and across NICE to plan, coordinate and monitor the progress of individual products and projects, ensuring consistency across the work programme. You will also coordinate and support a variety of activities relating to methods projects, MET working groups, contract support and management, and provide general support for a range of internal and external meetings.
Interview date is expected to be 16th December
The Post Holder Will Be Responsible For
- Assisting in the development and implementation of policies and working practices across the Methods and Economics team
- Acting as a contact point for internal teams and external organisations on matters relating to team programmes
- Developing and maintaining databases, dashboards, spreadsheets and other records systems
- Providing efficient and effective administrative support, including preparing correspondence and papers, collating, copying and distributing papers, managing diaries and making travel and accommodation arrangements
- Contributing to project planning and co-ordination and liaising with team members, other staff within NICE and external organisations to ensure that deadlines are met and to quality expectations
- Arranging for the appropriate authorisation and purchase of items requested by team members
- Co-ordinating and servicing large externally facing meetings and other events (both virtually and face-to-face), including booking rooms and facilities, preparing agendas and papers, minute taking, liaising with stakeholders about their contributions to meetings and ensuring timely distribution of papers
- Managing the arrangements for recruiting external stakeholders to contribute to the programme
The Methods and Economics team works to develop methods for aligning our approach to guidance development across NICE, provides a NICE-wide health economic modelling and analytic function and oversees management of external contracts to deliver a decision and technical support function for NICE. We build on and enhance NICE’s reputation as a methodological innovator and aim to improve our methods to take account of novel technologies and changes in the wider health and social care system.
We Offer a Range Of Benefits Including
- NHS pension scheme which is one of the most generous in the UK.
- We promote flexible working to help staff achieve a healthy work life balance including work from home, compressed hours and flexi start/finish times.
- Access to a Blue Light Card which includes a wide range of discounts from major retailers, restaurants and more.
- Holiday entitlement which starts from 27 days plus Bank Holidays
- Access to Staff Networks including Disability Advocacy and Wellbeing Network, Women In NICE, Race Equality Network, NICE and Proud, Eco-NICE, Change Agent Network. Equality and Diversity is highly valued in the organisation.
- Personal development tailored to your needs.
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To work as a Coordinator in the UK, there are several key skills and competencies that are valuable across various sectors. While specific requirements may vary depending on the industry (e.g., event coordination, project management, healthcare, etc.), here are some essential skills commonly sought after for coordinators:
1. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain an orderly work environment.
2. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with team members, clients, and stakeholders effectively.
3. Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to ensure that projects are completed accurately and meet quality standards.
4. Project Management: Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Gantt charts, Trello, Asana) to track progress and ensure timely completion of tasks.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations, identify issues, and develop effective solutions.
6. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well with a diverse group of people and build positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
7. Time Management: Proficiency in managing one's own time and the time of others effectively, often in fast-paced environments.
8. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a team, understanding the roles and contributions of team members.
9. IT Proficiency: Competence in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) and any industry-specific tools.
10. Budgeting and Financial Management: Basic understanding of budgeting can be beneficial, particularly in roles that involve managing resources or finances.
11. Adaptability and Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and handle unexpected challenges.
12. Research Skills: Ability to gather and analyze information to support project planning and execution.
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