Research Project Assistant

Applications are invited for a Research Project Assistant to work within the Radiotherapy Related Research (RRR) group, Division of Cancer Sciences at The University of Manchester. The post is based at The Paterson Building at the Withington site of The University of Manchester.

The post holder will be responsible for providing high quality day-to-day project support and administration tasks through all stages of the research project life cycle. The RRR portfolio has expanded considerably over the last five years and includes Christie-led phase I-III trials, translational and pre-clinical research, proton therapy research and advanced radiotherapy research focused on the Magnetic Resonance Linear Accelerator (MR Linac).

The primary aim of this role is to provide comprehensive and proactive administrative support for the multidisciplinary RRR group. Responsibilities will be varied and will require flexibility and the ability to quickly learn administrative processes in this busy academic clinical research environment. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the programme manager and RRR project managers to deliver our key awards namely the Cancer Research UK RadNet Manchester Radiation Research Unit and the recently awarded NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Advanced Radiotherapy theme. You will be responsible for maintaining RRR databases e.g. publications and project specific data for progress reports to funders; handling confidential patient data and communicating with research teams within the NHS. You will have experience of working in administration and maintaining accurate data records; you will have excellent organisational skills and can prioritise multiple tasks to ensure delivery. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and self-motivated, and who demonstrates professional verbal and written communication skills.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. 

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [email protected].

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Clare Dempsey

Email: [email protected]

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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