Research Programme Manager

Applications are invited for a highly motivated Research Programme Manager to join the Research Faculty Office at the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK.

About the Earlham Institute:

The Earlham Institute is a world-leading research institute focused on understanding the scale and complexity of living systems. We bring together expertise across life sciences, engineering, computational science, and biotechnology to decode biological systems and help protect life on Earth.

The role:

This is a dynamic and diverse role, offering an excellent opportunity for someone looking to transition into project management within a cutting-edge research environment.

Your primary responsibility will be to provide additional programme management capacity to effectively manage our multi-million-pound strategic research programme in Decoding Biodiversity. This initiative’s goal is to generate global impact from the outputs of national and international genome sequencing initiatives. You will work closely with the programme lead, current Programme Manager and collaborate with managers of our other strategic programmes.

More information on the programme can be found here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality project management support across the Institute’s research strategy.
• Coordinate the delivery of the Decoding Biodiversity programme, including running quarterly work package meetings.
• Manage the programme’s consumables and impact budgets.
• Prepare progress reports for the Senior Management Team and Board, and support the Researchfish submission.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful programme outcomes.

The ideal candidate:

You will hold a PhD in a relevant scientific field and have a strong track record in scientific writing. Experience managing complex research projects and familiarity with project management tools are highly desirable. You’ll be an excellent communicator, resilient, adaptable, and a collaborative team player.

Additional information:

This is a part-time post for a contract of 15 months or until 31 March 2028, whichever is soonest dependant on start date. We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time and/or flexible working arrangements.

Interviews are expected to take place in December 2026.

Salary on appointment will be within the range £39,000 to 42,150 per annum, pro rata, depending on qualifications and experience.

Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.

For further information and details of how to apply, please click the 'Apply' button above or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1006229.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.

The closing date for applications will be 20th November 2026.

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