Hugh Sinclair Unit Manager

Candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 24th June 2025

Responsible for over-seeing the day to day running of the clinical unit within the internationally renowned Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition.

You will be:

• Managing the effective and efficient day-to-day running of the Hugh Sinclair Clinical Unit
• Overseeing the use of the Unit, such as booking of rooms and use of equipment.
• Liaise with staff, students, and Hugh Sinclair Unit colleagues to ensure a positive working relationship between all stakeholders.
• Uphold professional working practices and environment. Maintaining up to date records of qualifications, training and vaccinations of researchers using the Hugh Sinclair Unit.
• Developing creative and effective methods of recruiting volunteers for dietary intervention studies run within the Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition
• Leading on social media presence of the Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition activities and the website updates
• Co-ordination and maintenance of the Hugh Sinclair volunteer database.
• Meeting and greeting study volunteers and all visitors to the Unit
• Assisting with volunteer visits including food preparation, conducting questionnaires
• Supervising and overseeing those within the Hugh Sinclair Unit, including research staff, students and human volunteers.
• Assist in communication with study volunteers and researchers in relation to study appointments.
• Responsible for Nutrition Research Group outreach activities including UCAS days, 6th Form Summer School and Open Days
• The post holder will be required to liaise with other departments and research institutes internally within the University including ICMR/CINN/finance and externally such as insurance companies, local GP surgeries, local radio, TV and newspapers for recruitment purposes.

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

Interviews will be held: 9th July 2025

Contact details for advert

Contact Name: Julie Lovegrove
Contact Job Title: Director of the Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition
Contact Email address: j.a.lovegrove@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Samantha Dakeyne
Alternative Contact Job Title: Hugh Sinclair Clinical Unit Manager
Alternative Contact Email: s.dakeyne@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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