Team Leader

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Name - Amanda Snell

Position - Corporate Services Manager

Email - amanda.snell@nihr.ac.uk

Job Summary

As the Team Leader, the post holder will provide day to day management and support to the Y&H RRDN Corporate Services team, reporting directly to the Corporate Services Manager. The post holder will undertake the day-to-day management of the Corporate Services Team which includes Senior Administrators/Personal Assistants. The post holder will also be required to provide PA cover as required.

The post holder will lead the Corporate Services Team in providing a comprehensive and efficient support service in line with the agreed job-plans. The post holder will provide day-to-day supervision and support for team members and be responsible for liaison with other staff members within the Network to ensure an efficient support service is provided to the Senior Leadership Team. Working closely with the Corporate Services Manager, the post holder will support the development of the Y&H RRDN corporate service reflecting local and national priorities, and ensuring contractual compliance.

Why you should join our Team

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has 12 Regional Research Delivery Networks across the U.K. These work with the national Coordinating Centre (RDNCC) and the Department of Health and Social Care to provide a joint RDN leadership function via the RDN Board, so that the NIHR RDN operates as a single, transparent organisation with a shared vision and purpose. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the Host Organisation for the Yorkshire RRDN region. The RDN supports the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of funded research across the health and care system in England for the benefit of patients, the health and care system and the economy.

By joining the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Research Delivery Network (Y&H RRDN), you will become part of a welcoming, supportive, and forward-thinking team. Backed by the core values of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, focusing on patient-centred care, fair treatment, and continuous improvement. Our department brings a practical, collaborative approach to navigating the changing healthcare research landscape. We maintain an open, positive environment that balances a strong collective work ethic with a commitment to flexible working arrangements.

What you will bring to the role

Business and Administration - Working closely with the Corporate Services Manager, you will bring strong administrative leadership to maintain high operational standards across the department. You offer expertise in managing fluctuating workloads, servicing senior business meetings, and delivering dedicated Executive PA support to the Senior Leadership Team. As a subject matter expert in NIHR standards and Information Governance, you will ensure efficient internal processes while training and mentoring team members.

Financial Management - You will ensure robust financial control by supporting the tracking of core business budgets, processing invoices accurately, and resolving queries directly with Trust finance teams. Additionally, you will take joint responsibility for managing procurement, ensuring the administrative department is reliably equipped with required assets and supplies.

Human Resources Management - You will provide effective direction and line management for the administrative team, overseeing recruitment, appraisals, PDPs, and staff inductions. Your analytical approach will allow you to navigate complex HR situations, handling sensitive employee relations and investigatory processes with sound judgment.

Communication - You will serve as an effective representative for the Senior Leadership Team, communicating confidently with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority. By applying strong negotiation, persuasion, and conflict-resolution skills, you will manage sensitive situations effectively and maintain positive professional relationships.

Other - You will bring a proactive approach to continuous improvement, constantly evaluating and refining internal processes to make them more streamlined and customer-focused. By maintaining clear links with Delivery Organisations, Researchers, and Sponsors, you will ensure the department actively supports the broader strategic aims of the Y&H RRDN.

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

Sponsorship Eligibility

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.