Research Manager BeSpoke project- UCL Urology

The UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science is a collaborative and cross-disciplinary environment where clinicians, scientists, engineers, and allied health professionals are constantly striving for innovative approaches to treatment and evaluation. Our research spans the full translational pathway, which is reflected in the multidisciplinary nature of our team.

The post holder will assist Professor Moore, working in close collaboration with NCITA, and the development of further research capacity within UCL Urology. The role is available immediately.

Responsibilities of the post include:

• Managing activities across multiple projects from application through to publication, including communication with UCL and UCLH teams, external collaborators and funders.
• Participating in clinical research project development including development of protocols, study documents and application for Sponsor, ethics and R&D review.
• Duties also include diary management and team coordination.

The post holder must be educated to degree level or equivalent qualifications, or evidence of substantial relevant research management experience. Knowledge of policy and practice in a research-intensive university is required. The successful candidate must have experience of managing the operational delivery of multiple research programmes and facilities involving varied stakeholders. Substantial relevant clinical research management experience, including coordination between NHS sites and academic and commercial partners, would be advantageous.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.