We also have people who work in enabling functions locally and nationally, to keep everything running smoothly. 

• We manage contracts with the Department of Health and Social Care and the organisations acting as research sites, including finance, reporting, performance management and planning. 

• We gather and share information and data about research activity and the performance of the organisation. 

• We support and enable people to use our organisational systems, such as the NIHR Hub, the Open Data Platform (ODP), NIHR Learn and our Portfolio Management Systems.

• We communicate and promote the work of the CRN to key external stakeholders, and support effective internal communications enabling everyone to stay informed and connected. 

• We enable our people through training, development, communities and activities which support their wellbeing. 

• We support and enable our Executive teams through effective PA and secretarial support.  

• We provide day to day support for effective HR, purchasing, equipment and facilities. 

Where do you fit in?

Take a moment to think where your role fits into the CRN's activities. It may cover several of the areas we have described, or maybe just one. If you aren't sure, speak to your line manager or your colleagues.

You may also find it useful to think about how you could describe your role and the organisation you work for to a friend or family member. If you were to summarise this in one or two sentence, what would you say?