Research Project Manager

Vacancy terms: Full time or part time (minimum 0.8 FTE) and fixed-term from 01 September 2025 to 31 August 2027

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

We are seeking a Research Project Manager to join the Diabetes Research Centre at the University of Leicester. This is an exciting opportunity to support the research portfolio of Professor Kamlesh Khunti, working closely with Dr Ash Routen across a range of impactful projects including those within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands, the NIHR Global Health Research Centre, and the Centre for Ethnic Health Research. You will play a key role in coordinating project activities, supporting stakeholder engagement, and contributing to academic outputs such as literature reviews, conference materials, and funding applications.

This fixed-term role, available on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum 0.8 FTE), is ideal for individuals who are looking to develop a career in research management. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment that values open, inclusive, and sustainable research practices, aligned with the University’s OASIS principles: Open, Accountable, Supportive, Inclusive, and Sustainable.

About you

You will bring experience in coordinating research projects, ideally within a higher education, NHS, or public health setting. Your ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the preparation of reports and funding applications will be essential. A working knowledge of research governance and health-related research is important, along with strong IT and organisational skills.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to fostering a positive research culture. You will be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, and you will share our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. At Leicester, we are proud to be a community of Citizens of Change, and we welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about making a difference through research. 

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Ash Routen, Research Fellow in the Diabetes Research Centre at ar516@leicester.ac.uk.  

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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