Assistant Trial Manager

The UKCRC-registered Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU) at the University of Plymouth provides multi-disciplinary academic support to researchers and clinicians for the design and conduct of high quality clinical trials and other well designed research studies. With a growing portfolio of studies, funded by the NIHR and other major non-commercial research funding bodies, we currently have an exciting opportunity to get involved with clinical trials

About the role

We now have a vacancy for an Assistant Trial Manager, to join the successful trial management team within the PenCTU. This is an exciting opportunity to join a CTU that has retained full registration status from the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) since 2007.  PenCTU has a growing portfolio of studies funded by the NIHR and other major non-commercial research funding bodies.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a suitably experienced person, with the enthusiasm to grasp new opportunities and help shape the future of the PenCTU within a committed team.  You will work closely with a team of trial managers, data managers, programmers, statisticians, other methodologists and clinicians to develop and manage a portfolio of clinical studies on behalf of investigators across the South West peninsula and further afield.

You will:

• Have a good understanding of all stages in the life cycle of clinical trials. Experience of managing trials of investigational medicinal products and/or trials of complex interventions is particularly beneficial.
• Have knowledge of NHS research governance and the regulatory requirements governing the conduct of clinical trials in the UK is essential, along with a good understanding of NHS research infrastructure and funding.
• Have educational attainment at further education level in a relevant discipline or comparable level qualification in a clinical or related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Write fluently, have excellent oral communication skills, be highly organised, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and be able to prioritise their workload.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint is essential.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

The PenCTU is based within the Faculty of Health at the University of Plymouth. The post is based at the University of Plymouth’s North Campus at the Plymouth Science Park, Derriford, Plymouth.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact:

Wendy Ingram by email: wendy.ingram@plymouth.ac.uk

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. We are open to applications for full or part-time hours. We support working from home however for this role you will need to be on site two days a week, and flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs. Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Our Offer

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 25* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*

*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract

Closing date:  12 midnight, Monday 19 February 2026

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