Director, National Council for Osteopathic Research (NCOR)

Opening Date:
1 Apr 2021
Closing Date:
30 Apr 2021
Salary Range:

The National Council for Osteopathic Research (NCOR) has successfully established a firm foundation for osteopathic research development that is shaping osteopathic practice and training.

A coalition of stakeholder organisations concerned with the quality of patient care, NCOR is seeking a Director to build on the organisation’s achievements and provide strategic leadership.

The Role

  • Managing and developing the National Council for Osteopathic Research.
  • Working with a wide range of stakeholders to foster osteopathic research.
  • Leading the NCOR Research Council and executive to develop and deliver the organisation’s objectives.
  • Acting as the advocate for NCOR and osteopathic research activity.
  • Devising strategies for promoting research awareness and research activity amongst osteopaths.

The Candidate should have:

  • A strong interest in developing osteopathic research capacity.
  • Demonstrable experience of successful leadership in healthcare, healthcare education, research or public policy development.
  • A University-based academic or health policy background of national standing in their subject or profession.

An honorarium of £12,000 is offered for an anticipated time commitment of 1 day per week.

The appointment is for an initial three-year term.

NCOR is looking to fill this role by May 2021, to start October 2021

For an information pack and details regarding the application process, please email recruitment@ncor.org.uk

For an informal discussion about this role, contact Maurice Cheng, NCOR Chair, on 07710 318083, or chair@ncor.org.uk

Applications should be received by 30 April 2021. Interviews will be held in May 2021.