Research Programme Manager

Earlham Institute; Norwich; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Earlham Institute in Norwich invites applications for a Research Programme Manager to join the Research Faculty Office. This part-time role provides essential programme management capacity for a multi-million-pound strategic programme, coordinating with the programme lead and other managers to deliver global-impact outputs from genome sequencing initiatives.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD, have a strong track record in scientific writing, and experience managing complex research projects

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific field and a strong track record in scientific writing.
• Experience managing complex research projects and familiarity with project management tools.
• Excellent communicator, resilient, adaptable and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality project management support across the Institute’s research strategy.
• Coordinate the delivery of the Decoding Biodiversity programme, including running quarterly work package meetings.
• Manage the programme’s consumables and impact budgets.
• Prepare progress reports for the Senior Management Team and Board, and support the Researchfish submission.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful programme outcomes.

Skills

Scientific writing

Communication

Project management

Team player

Education

PhD in a relevant scientific field

Job description

Applications are invited for a highly motivated Research Programme Manager to join the Research Faculty Office at the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK.

About the Earlham Institute

The Earlham Institute is a world-leading research institute focused on understanding the scale and complexity of living systems. We bring together expertise across life sciences, engineering, computational science, and biotechnology to decode biological systems and help protect life on Earth.

The role

This is a dynamic and diverse role, offering an excellent opportunity for someone looking to transition into project management within a cutting-edge research environment.

Your primary responsibility will be to provide additional programme management capacity to effectively manage our multi-million-pound strategic research programme in . This initiative’s goal is to generate global impact from the outputs of national and international genome sequencing initiatives. You will work closely with the programme lead, current Programme Manager and collaborate with managers of our other strategic programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality project management support across the Institute’s research strategy.
• Coordinate the delivery of the Decoding Biodiversity programme, including running quarterly work package meetings.
• Manage the programme’s consumables and impact budgets.
• Prepare progress reports for the Senior Management Team and Board, and support the Researchfish submission.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful programme outcomes.

The ideal candidate

You will hold a PhD in a relevant scientific field and have a strong track record in scientific writing. Experience managing complex research projects and familiarity with project management tools are highly desirable. You’ll be an excellent communicator, resilient, adaptable, and a collaborative team player.

Additional information

This is a part-time post for a contract of 15 months or until 31 March 2028, whichever is soonest dependant on start date. We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time and/or flexible working arrangements.

Interviews are expected to take place in December 2026. Salary on appointment will be within the range £39,000 to 42,150 per annum, pro rata, depending on qualifications and experience.

Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.

The closing date for applications will be 20th November 2026.