Research Project Manager - Head and Neck Cancer

Applications are invited for a Research Project Manager to join the Radiotherapy Related Research (RRR) Group within the Division of Cancer Sciences at The University of Manchester. The post is based at The University of Manchester’s Withington site, within the Paterson Building. The main purpose of this post is to manage a portfolio of head & neck cancer research. The research project manager will play a key role in the delivery of a number of national CRUK-funded phase I/II clinical trials (PROTIS and TORPEdO) and may also be required to support research across other tumour types. Responsibilities will be varied and require flexibility, initiative and the ability to quickly learn administrative processes within a busy academic clinical research environment. The successful candidate will have experience of working in administration and maintaining accurate data records, alongside excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks to ensure successful delivery. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to demonstrate professional verbal and written communication skills. **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](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/flexible-working/) Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. **Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may 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 [recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk](mailto:recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk "mailto:recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk") Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Dr. Kim Reeves Email: [Kimberley.reeves@manchester.ac.uk](mailto:Kimberley.reeves@manchester.ac.uk) **General enquiries:** Email: [recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk](mailto:recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk "mailto:recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk") **Technical support:** 0161 850 2004 [https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home](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.**