Research Project Co-ordinator

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a part-time Research Project Manager for the BHF International Cardiovascular Research Partnership. This role involves overseeing project coordination, stakeholder communication, and reporting to enhance cardiovascular disease research. The position offers a flexible working environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within a research context.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ethical and regulatory applications.
• Compile outputs for periodic reporting to stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration with internal and external partners.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Project Management

Job description

The Division of Cardiovascular Sciences within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester is seeking to appoint a part-time Research Project Manager to oversee the recently awarded BHF International Cardiovascular Research Partnership CRISTI: From CPVT Patient Risk Stratification to New Therapeutic Interventions.

The International Cardiovascular Research Partnership Award is a collaborative initiative between the British Heart Foundation (BHF), the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), the Fondation Lefoulon-Delalande (LDF), and the Dutch Heart Foundation (DHF). Its goal is to support international collaborations that foster innovative research, aiming to improve clinical diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

CRISTI is one of three international Cardiovascular Research Partnerships awarded in 2025. It involves three research groups based in:

• Nantes (led by Dr. Barc and Dr. Montnach)
• Amsterdam (led by Dr. van der Werf)
• Manchester (led by Dr. Venetucci)

This is a 4-year position starting on 1st June 2025.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Coordinate ethical and regulatory applications (mainly NHS ethics)
2. Compile outputs for periodic reporting to BHF and other stakeholders
3. Provide timely and accurate progress updates to relevant teams and stakeholders
4. Facilitate collaboration and communication with internal and external partners
5. Develop communication strategies for disseminating research findings
6. Organize biannual meetings

Benefits include:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Paid closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

The University of Manchester is an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working.

Please note: We cannot respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift.

Contact information:

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:
Name: Luigi Venetucci
Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:
Email: [e-mail]

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This vacancy closes at midnight on the application deadline. Please see the Further Particulars document for the person specification criteria. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback cannot be provided.