Head of Research Infrastructure

Job summary

Head of Research Infrastructure

Band 8b | Fixed Term (2 years initially)

GOSH is seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Research & Innovation Core Infrastructure function at one of the world's leading children's hospitals.

Research is central to GOSH's mission, and this role offers a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen the infrastructure that enables world-leading paediatric research. Working across research, clinical and corporate teams, you will oversee a diverse portfolio including strategic programme management, research data and systems, grants support, capital infrastructure and organisational improvement initiatives.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining operational delivery with strategic development. You will be responsible for leading a team, managing substantial budgets and resources, overseeing major projects, and ensuring that researchers have access to the systems, facilities and support they need to succeed. You will also play a key role in delivering high-profile initiatives including the GOSH Research Accelerator programme, digital transformation projects and research infrastructure investment programmes.

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative leader with experience of managing complex services, programmes or infrastructure within the NHS, higher education, research, charity or comparable sectors.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative leader with experience of managing complex services, programmes or infrastructure within the NHS, higher education, research, charity or comparable sectors.

You will be comfortable working across organisational boundaries, leading change, managing competing priorities and translating ambitious ideas into practical delivery.

In return, you will join a forward-thinking Research & Innovation Directorate and work alongside internationally recognised researchers, clinicians and operational leaders.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the future of paediatric research and ultimately improve outcomes for children and young people in the UK and beyond.

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.