Coordinator - ELPD

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

30 days' annual leave (pro-rata)

Season ticket loan scheme

Personal and professional development

Work-life balance and family-friendly

Flexible working arrangements

Campus facilities

Job summary

The Centre for Preventive Neurology at Wolfson Institute invites applications for a 12-month fixed-term research administrator in East London.

The post focuses on coordinating Parkinson's research administration, the East London Project, and recruitment to PPMI and other studies within diverse patient communities.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Sound experience coordinating and managing projects.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, researchers and patient or public groups.
• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice.
• Knowledge of Parkinson's disease or other neurodegenerative disorders is a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative duties within the Parkinson's research effort in East London
• Coordinate the East London Project (ELPD)
• Lead work focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in Parkinson's research
• Recruit participants to PPMI and other observational and interventional studies for East London patient communities

Skills

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Good Clinical Practice familiarity

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

The post sits in the Parkinson's disease group at the Centre for Preventive Neurology, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The holder coordinates administration for Parkinson's research in East London, including the East London Project and recruitment to PPMI and other studies. The role has a particular focus on diversity, equity and inclusion among East London patient communities. Fit depends on a degree or equivalent, project coordination experience and prior work within multidisciplinary teams.

What the job involves

• Coordinate administrative duties within the Parkinson's research effort in East London
• Coordinate the East London Project (ELPD)
• Lead work focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in Parkinson's research
• Recruit participants to PPMI and other observational and interventional studies for East London patient communities

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent in a relevant subject

Experience

• Sound experience coordinating and managing projects
• Working within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, researchers and patient or public groups

Skills & knowledge

• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Parkinson's disease or other neurodegenerative disorders

What’s offered

• Access to a generous pension scheme
• 30 days' annual leave (pro-rata for part-time or fixed-term)
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Access to personal and professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance and family-friendly employment policies
• Flexible working arrangements
• Campus facilities