Systematic Reviews Manager

We are looking for a Systematic Reviews Manager to join our highly specialised team based at Escrick Business Park, near York. Here we bring together a dedicated team of systematic reviewers, information specialists, health economists, statisticians, and administrators who support high profile healthcare decision making.

Part-time opportunities are available at a minimum of 60% FTE over at least three working days.



The Role & Responsibilities
As part of a multi-disciplinary team you will prepare, supervise, and deliver high quality and accurate systematic reviews (SRs) and health technology appraisals (HTAs) to support evidence-based healthcare decision making. The ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic and be team orientated in a varied role. Responsibilities will include the following:

Supervision of SRs including project management, academic support and supervision to junior colleagues and liaison with funders.
Implementing any aspect of SRs or HTAs that is required for the completion of high standard of work against project deliverables.
Participating in regular meetings with other staff; consideration of possible SRs KSR might prepare in response to requests from commissioners or tenders, and liaison with commissioners.
Contributing to the development of proposals for funding of projects.
Preparing, checking or auditing critical appraisals.
Contributions to KSR databases.
Involvement in the dissemination activity including preparing journal articles, representing KSR at conferences, seminars, training courses and other external events.
Attending conferences and meetings in health services research and other relevant fields and to keep in touch with particular disciplinary interests.
Training internal and external people in the conduct of SRs.
Supporting the management team and colleagues with ad hoc requests relevant to the post.


People Specification
Relevant experience in preparing SRs and a working knowledge of relevant statistical methods i.e. meta-analysis, meta regression analysis
Proven experience of health services research e.g., background in statistics, medicine, public health, clinical epidemiology, economics, biochemistry or psychology
Experience in health economics and/or relevant statistical experience desirable, as potential for hybrid roles
Masters degree in a related field, PhD is desirable
Practical knowledge of primary patient based research
Highly autonomous with excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
Highly accurate and good attention to detail
Adaptable and flexible to changing business needs


We offer
Competitive salary
5% annual increment of gross salary
Performance-related bonus
Hybrid working (20% of contracted hours working from home available, if desired)
Flexible working hours
Collaborative and supportive working environment
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (reduced pro rata)
Employer contributory pension
Modern offices with car parking facilities