Research Manager

Job reference: BMH-021495

Location: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Withington, Manchester

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 27/03/2023

Salary: £34,308 per annum

Employment type: Fixed Term

Faculty/Organisation: Biology, Medicine Health

Division: Division of Cancer Sciences

Hours Per Week: Full Time

Contract Duration: For 18 months with a prospect of extension (subject to funding)

School / Directorate: School of Medical Sciences

The Manchester Cancer Research Centre within the School of Medical Sciences wishes to appoint a Research Manager.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the smooth management of programmes of research for The Christie Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Academy and the production of deliverables and milestones, on time and within budget. The post holder will: use specialised knowledge to advise on funding strategy; ensure deadlines for grant applications are met; work effectively across complex research organisations; be able to take initiative where necessary; identify and breakdown tasks required for a multidisciplinary research group project; delegate and assign tasks to others.

The position will involve close liaison with a wide range of academic, clinical, managerial and administrative staff throughout The Christie NHS Trust (Christie) and Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH) at University of Manchester and as warranted:  other research active Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) members; other academic and healthcare institutions (both nationally and internationally); grant funding bodies; and companies (medical devices, pharmaceutical, scientific equipment).

The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/

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

Blended working arrangements may be considered          

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Mr. Omer Aziz / Professor S T O’Dwyer

Email: omer.aziz@manchester.ac.uk / sarah.odwyer@manchester.ac.uk  

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

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

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