Research coordinator
Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Salary £16,200 - £18,000 (£27,000 - £30,000 FTE) depending on experience
Part Time: 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity dedicated to funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and responsible research coordinator to join our dynamic Data Science and NURTuRE team.
This is a key role supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the NURTuRE biobank, helping to facilitate access to data and samples for kidney researchers and supporting the expansion of the biobank into new kidney diseases. The role will also contribute to strategic initiatives within our growing Data Science programme.
We are looking for a highly organised individual with excellent communication and coordination skills who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, industry partners and funding applicants. The successful candidate will support meetings, committees and strategic research initiatives, while helping to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the programme.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing administrative support to the Data Science and NURTuRE team
- Coordinating internal and external meetings and committee activity
- Supporting the delivery of strategic research programmes and events
- Preparing reports, meeting papers and documentation to a high standard
- Maintaining accurate records and databases
- Supporting engagement with external stakeholders and collaborators
We are particularly interested in candidates with:
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Experience coordinating meetings and taking minutes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office and managing multiple priorities
- A positive, flexible and collaborative approach
- An interest in medical research, healthcare or data science
- Understanding of medical or scientific terminology would be advantageous.
At Kidney Research UK, our values of ambition, bravery, passion and urgency underpin everything we do. We welcome talented people who want to make change happen and contribute to improving outcomes for people affected by kidney disease.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 29 June and interviews will be held week commencing 6 July in Peterborough.
No agencies please
