Unit and Research Coordinator (Internal Only)
- University of Nottingham
- United Kingdom, LND
- Jun 13, 2026
Job Description:
INTERNAL VACANCY
This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.
This post is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and thriving clinical trials unit that designs and conducts high quality national and international multicentre trials across a range of health topics, collaborating with clinicians and academics within the University and local NHS trust.
The unit is seeking to recruit a Unit and Research Coordinator to work within our multidisciplinary team.
About you:
You will work closely with the Senior Unit Manager and Unit Manager to develop, maintain and coordinate high quality administration within the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU). You will be responsible for the on-going coordination of efficient administrative, financial and HR systems and processes to support the Unit’s programme of work, with regular monitoring and reviewing to ensure continued quality. This will include coordinating the planning, administration and management of the support elements of the research lifecycle including costing support. You will also be responsible for the training of staff in key systems as appropriate.
You will have considerable, relevant administrative experience with an understanding of UK clinical research life cycle, and have extensive knowledge of MS packages including Outlook, Word and Excel. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently to resolve complex queries and be able to demonstrate robust planning and organisational skills.
About us:
This permanent post is an exciting opportunity to join the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) based in the School of Medicine within the beautiful University of Nottingham’s University Park campus.
NCTU is a rapidly growing UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered Clinical Trials Unit (www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk) based in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham. Our mission is to conduct top quality, high impact multicentre clinical trials across a range of health areas which will improve health outcomes. We have a broad and expanding portfolio of trials. In addition, we conduct methodological work to improve the efficiency and quality of trial design, conduct, analysis and reporting. NCTU has close links with NHS Trusts, universities and industry partners.
NCTU currently has a multidisciplinary staff group of around 100 staff. For further information see: www.nctu.ac.uk
What we can offer in return:
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- Agile working: This role can either be fully office-based or open to a hybrid working model with a blended approach of home and office working. Typically, you will work a minimum of 2-3 days (pro-rata) per week on campus
- Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year
- Commitment to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
- Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
To apply for this role, please complete the application form in full. Ensure you tailor your answers to reflect the role requirements in the role profile.
Refer to our candidate guidance on writing an application and the use of AI: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/candidate-guidance/writing-your-application.aspx
This is a permanent position. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jo Bartram, Senior Unit Manager: [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026
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Job Description:
INTERNAL VACANCY
This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.
This post is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and thriving clinical trials unit that designs and conducts high quality national and international multicentre trials across a range of health topics, collaborating with clinicians and academics within the University and local NHS trust.
The unit is seeking to recruit a Unit and Research Coordinator to work within our multidisciplinary team.
About you:
You will work closely with the Senior Unit Manager and Unit Manager to develop, maintain and coordinate high quality administration within the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU). You will be responsible for the on-going coordination of efficient administrative, financial and HR systems and processes to support the Unit’s programme of work, with regular monitoring and reviewing to ensure continued quality. This will include coordinating the planning, administration and management of the support elements of the research lifecycle including costing support. You will also be responsible for the training of staff in key systems as appropriate.
You will have considerable, relevant administrative experience with an understanding of UK clinical research life cycle, and have extensive knowledge of MS packages including Outlook, Word and Excel. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently to resolve complex queries and be able to demonstrate robust planning and organisational skills.
About us:
This permanent post is an exciting opportunity to join the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) based in the School of Medicine within the beautiful University of Nottingham’s University Park campus.
NCTU is a rapidly growing UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered Clinical Trials Unit (www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk) based in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham. Our mission is to conduct top quality, high impact multicentre clinical trials across a range of health areas which will improve health outcomes. We have a broad and expanding portfolio of trials. In addition, we conduct methodological work to improve the efficiency and quality of trial design, conduct, analysis and reporting. NCTU has close links with NHS Trusts, universities and industry partners.
NCTU currently has a multidisciplinary staff group of around 100 staff. For further information see: www.nctu.ac.uk
What we can offer in return:
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- Agile working: This role can either be fully office-based or open to a hybrid working model with a blended approach of home and office working. Typically, you will work a minimum of 2-3 days (pro-rata) per week on campus
- Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year
- Commitment to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
- Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
To apply for this role, please complete the application form in full. Ensure you tailor your answers to reflect the role requirements in the role profile.
Refer to our candidate guidance on writing an application and the use of AI: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/candidate-guidance/writing-your-application.aspx
This is a permanent position. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jo Bartram, Senior Unit Manager: [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
#LI-DNI
#INT
Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026
Category: Internal Only
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