Research Data Manager

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Research Data Manager, overseeing data management activities and enhancing research capabilities. Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high-quality data processes. This role offers career development and a supportive environment in a dynamic research setting.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Initiatives

Staff Recognition Schemes

Cycle to Work

Car Lease Schemes

Season Ticket Loans

Membership Options for Onsite Leisure Facilities

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing a team.
• Proficiency in data analysis and advanced Excel skills.
• Understanding of the clinical research process.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research data processes across studies.
• Lead the development of dashboards and reporting tools.
• Provide training on data quality and governance.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Masters or equivalent experience

Degree in scientific subjects

Tools

Excel

PowerTrials

EDGE

Qlik Sense

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented Research Data Manager to join our dynamic Joint Research Office (JRO) at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to world-class, patient-centred research in one of the UK's leading Academic Health Science Centres.

The JRO supports a large, internationally recognised portfolio of clinical and translational research—moving discoveries from bench to bedside to improve patient outcomes. As Research Data Manager, you will play a critical role in strengthening the Trust's research infrastructure by overseeing data management activities and developing business intelligence capabilities across the organisation.

You will lead the ongoing development, coordination, and quality assurance of research data systems such as PowerTrials and EDGE, working closely with clinical teams, research staff, and digital and operational partners to ensure robust, compliant, and high-quality data processes. A key part of the role involves working with the Trust's Business Intelligence and ICT teams to design and implement dashboards and data visualisation tools (e.g., using Qlik Sense), enabling real-time performance monitoring and strategic insight across our research portfolio.

Main duties of the job

1. Oversee research data processes across commercial and non-commercial studies
2. Act as subject matter expert for PowerTrials and EDGE
3. Lead the development of dashboards and reporting tools to enhance research performance tracking
4. Collaborate with Business Intelligence to integrate research metrics into Trust-wide systems
5. Provide training and guidance on data quality, governance, and systems use
6. Line manage and support staff in the data management function

In return, we offer a unique opportunity to develop your career at the intersection of digital innovation, research delivery, and clinical care. You'll join a supportive and forward-thinking team with access to continued professional development within one of the country's most research-active NHS trusts.

If you're passionate about research, data quality, and actionable insights, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare, you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values—expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working, and wellbeing initiatives, staff recognition schemes. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loans, or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time, or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Masters or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Understanding of the clinical research process and the research landscape within the UK
• Degree in scientific subjects

Experience

• Experience working on unfamiliar topics requiring rapid assimilation of new technical knowledge
• Experience of leading and managing a team
• Experience in developing Standard Operating Procedures and essential documentation (e.g., user guidelines, reports, protocols)
• Experience providing training and workshops

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Proficiency in data analysis, including advanced Excel skills to manipulate datasets
• Proficient in operating database applications and extracting/manipulating exported data
• Ability to coordinate others to deliver outputs
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate high-level communication skills in complex situations
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Ability to develop and deliver effective training workshops and associated documentation
• High attention to detail and data integrity
• Aptitude to stay updated on technological advances, policies, and ethical developments relating to health data and its use for research
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for setting and meeting targets
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.