We are pleased to invite applications for an experienced Research Project Manager to support Respiratory Medicine research studies at Wythenshawe Hospital. The position is funded by the Northwest Lung Centre Charity for a 12-month period.

Academic Respiratory Medicine at the University of Manchester is a large and vibrant community. Our PIs work across airways, infection and inflammation, lung cancer and cough. There are a number of cross cutting themes such as biological timing, exacerbations, pollution, biomarkers and mathematical modelling. Our mission is to deliver world leading translational respiratory research across the lifespan, engaging our community, and enabling us to train the next generation.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the smooth management of the programmes of research and the production of deliverables and milestones, on time and within budget. The post holder will work effectively across complex research organisations, ensure timelines for projects are met and instigate change as required; use specialized knowledge to advise on funding strategy; be able to take initiative where necessary; identify and breakdown tasks required for a multidisciplinary research group project; delegate and assign tasks to others.

Why Join Us?

The position offers an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, communication, IT, and organisational skills to work across multi-disciplinary research projects. The position will allow the post holder to build on existing project management skills to support projects that have the potential to deliver clinical impact. The post holder will need to work with minimal supervision and have experience within research, preferably in biological or medical sciences.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to people.talent@manchester.ac.uk

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Brooke Thompson

Email: brooke.thompson@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.