PenCTU Data Manager

University of Plymouth; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK educational institution in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Data Manager to oversee data management for clinical trials and research studies. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, ensuring data quality while supervising staff. Key responsibilities include database design, data collection, and preparing datasets for analysis. Join a supportive environment with opportunities for remote work and generous benefits, including annual leave, pension schemes, and professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Flexible working

Retailer discounts

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Experience within interventional trials is ideal.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulatory requirements for clinical trials is necessary.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design and test trial-specific databases.
• Collect, computerise, and validate data.
• Supervise data management staff.
• Ensure data quality and completeness.
• Prepare datasets for statistical analysis.

Skills

Proven experience in data management

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Job description

About the role

The Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU), based at the University of Plymouth’s attractive North Campus, is seeking an experienced Data Manager to join our dedicated data management team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) registered Clinical Trials Unit, supporting high-quality clinical trials and research studies.

About the Role

As a Data Manager, you will take responsibility for the data management of specific clinical trials and well-designed studies from set‑up through to closure and analysis. Your key duties will include:

• Designing and testing trial-specific databases
• Collecting, computerising, and validating data
• Supervising data management staff
• Ensuring data quality and completeness
• Preparing datasets for statistical analysis

You will lead the delivery of a customer‑focused, cost‑effective, and efficient data management service, working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.

About You

• Proven experience in data management, ideally within interventional trials
• Knowledge of legislation, regulatory, and governance requirements for clinical trials
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team‑working skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and work collaboratively

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive, innovative environment
• Remote working arrangements can be supported
• Be part of a team that has maintained UKCRC registration since 2007

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Paigan Aspinall at [e-mail]

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 9 February 2026

Our Offer

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On‑site nursery

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter.