Research coordinator in Peterborough

Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working. Salary £16,200 – £18,000 (£27,000 – £30,000 FTE) depending on experience. Part Time: 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE). Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. Kidney Research UK is the leading charity dedicated to funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and responsible research coordinator to join our dynamic Data Science and NURTuRE team. This is a key role supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the NURTuRE biobank, helping to facilitate access to data and samples for kidney researchers and supporting the expansion of the biobank into new kidney diseases. The role will also contribute to strategic initiatives within our growing Data Science programme.

We are looking for a highly organised individual with excellent communication and coordination skills who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, industry partners and funding applicants. The successful candidate will support meetings, committees and strategic research initiatives, while helping to ensure the effective day‑to‑day running of the programme.

• Providing administrative support to the Data Science and NURTuRE team.
• Coordinating internal and external meetings and committee activity.
• Supporting the delivery of strategic research programmes and events.
• Preparing reports, meeting papers and documentation to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Supporting engagement with external stakeholders and collaborators.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience coordinating meetings and taking minutes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and managing multiple priorities.
• A positive, flexible and collaborative approach.
• An interest in medical research, healthcare or data science.
• Understanding of medical or scientific terminology would be advantageous.

• Location: Our main office is set in the city centre, a short walk from the bus and train station, with direct services from Cambridge, Norwich, Birmingham, Leicester, Leeds, Liverpool, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh. London King’s Cross is just 45 minutes away.
• Flexible working: Flexible working hours with start and finish times around core hours of 9.30 – 4.30.
• Annual leave: All full time employees start with paid bank holidays plus another 26 days holiday, increasing with every year of service to a maximum of 31. This is calculated on a pro‑rata basis for part time employees.
• Pension: The charity makes a generous contribution of 6% to a group pension plan. Employees will need to contribute a minimum of 2% to meet the current pension regulations.
• Parental leave: We comply fully with all legislation regarding maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Sick pay: Charity sickness benefit is available once an employee has worked with us for three months and equates to 2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay in any rolling 52 week period.
• Death in service: Covers all employees after three months’ service, whether on permanent or fixed‑term contract, and pays four times salary in the event of death while employed.
• Employee assistance programme: A confidential email or phone line available to all employees who need support, advice or counselling with respect to work and non‑work related issues.
• Bike loan scheme: We offer an interest‑free loan for employees who wish to purchase a bicycle.
• Cycle2work scheme: Through a salary sacrifice scheme, we offer a tax efficient way of purchasing a bicycle.
• Eyecare: We offer to cover the cost for eye tests and help towards glasses where these are required for computer work.
• Learning and development: We offer a variety of webinars and training courses so that employees can develop and reach their full potential.
• Private medical insurance: All staff can choose to opt in to the private medical insurance, arranged and paid for by the charity.
• Discount portal: All employees can take advantage of free access to discounted cards and vouchers for top retailers.
• Interest free loan: We offer an interest‑free loan scheme for all staff.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. Closing date: Tuesday 23 June 2026. Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 29 June and interviews will be held week commencing 6 July in Peterborough.