Assistant Database Manager

FTE: 1fte (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term (12 month contract)

Salary: UH6 £33,002 pa to £38,784 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield                                            

Main duties and responsibilities

The appointee will support the delivery of a number of projects with a focus on two separate work streams. 

You will support development and delivery of research databases supporting a number of studies, ranging from clinical surveys to large scale randomised trials. 

In addition, the Orchard OCD Registry seeks to recruit volunteers who are willing to take part in research studies. You will support the recruitment of volunteers to the registry and managing enrolment of research studies, coordinating routine management meetings related to the business of the Registry and writing routine reports. 

Skills and experience required

Experience of working in health or social care research in any environment is essential, and skills in the development and management of research surveys is essential, and databases would be preferable. Understanding the implications of handling and managing sensitive personal data is important, as is experience of working across multidisciplinary teams. Experience of clinical trials would be helpful. 

Alongside good IT skills, knowledge of survey software is essential and working with database platforms desirable. Good statistical skills are desirable, along with knowledge and understanding of research government including GDPR and HRA ethical approvals.

Qualifications required

You will be educated with a Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification), or higher qualification in a relevant discipline

Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal 

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Professor David Wellsted, Head of the Health Research Methods Unit (07394 360987 or d.m.wellsted@herts.ac.uk), or Megan Smith (m.smith25@herts.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 21 January 2026

Interview Date: TBC

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