At a Glance
- Tasks: Support groundbreaking mental health research through coordination and administration.
- Company: Join the innovative SGDP Centre at King’s College London.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in research management with a supportive team.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on mental health research while building your career.
- Qualifications: Highly organised, motivated, and ready to support complex research programmes.
The predicted salary is between 32080 - 37694 £ per year.
About us: The post is based in the Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) Centre within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London. SGDP is conducting groundbreaking research into the genetic and environmental influences on mental health and psychiatric disorders and hosts some of the UK’s leading longitudinal cohort and twin studies. The NIHR BioResource Centre Maudsley, based within SGDP, runs one of the world’s largest re-contactable mental health research platforms, supporting studies including GLAD and EDGI aimed at improving understanding and treatment of conditions such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders. Professor Gerome Breen’s multidisciplinary team boasts an accomplished portfolio of clinical and genetic research focused on improving outcomes for people affected by mental health conditions. We offer a collaborative, inclusive and supportive research environment, with a strong commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
About the role: We are recruiting a highly organised and motivated Research Programme Officer to play a central role in supporting the smooth running of a large and complex portfolio of ground‑breaking mental health research programmes. Working closely with the research programme team and reporting to the Senior Research Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the operational, financial and administrative infrastructure underpinning the programmes. This is a key coordination role at the centre of the team’s activity. You will carry out financial monitoring, support resource planning, coordinate logistics across multiple projects, and provide high‑level support to the Principal Investigator and Senior Management Team. The post‑holder will develop a good understanding of the funder terms and conditions for the project(s) providing sound advice and ensuring compliance to these and KCL policies and procedures. The role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in research management, programme coordination or operations, with hands‑on experience in budgeting, grant support and multi‑project coordination. This is a full‑time post available ASAP, and you will be offered a fixed‑term contract initially for 2 years, with the possibility of extension subject to external funding.
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At King’s College London, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly within the Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Centre. Our collaborative and inclusive work culture fosters professional growth, offering unique opportunities to engage in pioneering mental health research while supporting a diverse team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. With a strong commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, we provide a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.
