Assistant Data Manager

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Edinburgh seeks an Assistant Data Manager to support the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit with clinical research projects. The role requires experience in clinical trials or research coordination, knowledge of database management, and strong attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary and the possibility of hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Flexible working options

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical trials or research coordination post.
• Good knowledge of database management.
• Experience working with confidential data.
• Ability to work within strict guidelines.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of clinical research projects within the Data Management team.
• Work with ECTU Trial Managers to develop data management plans.
• Ensure effective delivery of data management activities.

Skills

Experience in clinical trials or research coordination

Knowledge of database management

Experience with confidential data

Ability to prioritize workload

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Overview

Grade UE06 £34,610 - £39,906 per annum
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / School of Population Health Sciences / Usher Institute
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: available from 01 November 2025 to 31 October 2027

Location: Usher Institute, Edinburgh Bioquarter

We will also consider requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular (weekly) on-campus working. The Usher Institute expects a minimum of 40% on campus working.

The Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for an Assistant Data Manager to support its function as a UKCRC registered clinical trials unit by providing their expertise to deliver successful clinical research projects within the Data Management team.

The Opportunity

Under the guidance of the Data Manager, you will work alongside ECTU Trial Managers and the Data Management team to ensure the smooth and effective development and delivery of data management plans and data management activities for the ECTU clinical trial portfolio.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Joyce Thomson, Chief Operating Officer ([e-mail]).

Your skills and attributes for success

• work experience including experience in a clinical trials or research coordination post, or relevant degree with work experience in a clinical trials or research coordination post.
• Good knowledge of database management.
• Experience in working with confidential data.
• The ability to work within strict guidelines and prioritise workload.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Please include your CV and a supporting statement with details of how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience required for this post.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Click to access our staff benefits page for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT+ equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 14 October 2025.

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