Trial Administrator in Leicester

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Trial Administrator to join the Leicester Clinical Trials Unit. In this role, you will support the initiation, organisation and administration of one or more clinical trials, working closely with senior CTU managers, Trial Managers and Chief or Principal Investigators. You will help ensure that studies are delivered to the highest standards of research governance, on time and within budget, while complying with study protocols, ethical and regulatory approvals, standard operating procedures, Good Clinical Practice, applicable directives and UK legislation.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining essential documents within paper and electronic Trial Master Files, liaising with participating sites, supporting adverse event reporting and ensuring that accurate records and audit trails are retained. You will provide day‑to‑day administrative support for multi‑centre randomised controlled trials, coordinate meetings and prepare agendas and minutes, communicate with research teams and external partners, and assist with monitoring study budgets. You will manage competing priorities and deadlines while contributing to a collaborative environment involving NHS clinical teams, academic colleagues, statisticians, data managers, research networks, sponsors and funders.

About you

You will have relevant academic or vocational qualifications, together with experience in an appropriate role, or experience of trials administration in an academic or health‑related setting. You will bring experience of clinical research, a working knowledge of the ethical, legislative and research governance requirements that apply to clinical trials, and an understanding of clinical research and trial methodology. Experience of working with standard operating procedures and a quality management system is essential, while previous work in a clinical or research environment, experience of maintaining patient confidentiality and knowledge of social media would be advantageous.

You will have excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, alongside strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Able to work accurately and prioritise effectively, you will be confident negotiating deadlines, organising your workload and contributing both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A willingness to travel to trial sites and meetings would be welcomed.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Yvette Walters on ylw10@leicester.ac.uk

Applications for job share will be considered.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward‑thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Full‑time, fixed‑term contract until 1st October 2027