Research & Project Executive

Amber Employment Services Ltd; Borough of Runnymede; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job description

Project & Research Coordinator (Scientific Programme)

6-Month Temporary Contract

Hybrid working (3 days in the Addlestone office, 2 days remote)

Full-time – 37 hours per week

£44.5k per annum, pro rata

Start date: ASAP

Are you a highly organised project manager with an interest in scientific research? We’re working with a public sector organisation to recruit a Project & Research Coordinator to support a dynamic and evolving research programme.

About the Role

This is a two-part role, offering a mix of hands-on project coordination and strategic input into a growing research portfolio.

Phase 1: Project Coordination

• Review and collate information from existing research contracts
• Build and maintain project trackers for timelines, deliverables, and budgets
• Monitor reporting milestones and financial commitments
• Support day-to-day admin including raising POs and financial documentation
• Assist in documenting procurement processes and drafting internal SOPs

Phase 2: Strategic Research Support

• Support idea generation and prioritisation of future research areas
• Conduct stakeholder mapping and environmental scanning
• Help scope and draft new research questions
• Prevent duplication by monitoring external activity across the sector
• Liaise with internal teams and external collaborators

Who We’re Looking For

Essential

• Proven project coordination skills (professional or academic)
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational ability
• Comfortable with Excel and general MS Office tools
• Basic financial knowledge and ability to monitor budgets
• Confident communicator, happy working across teams

Desirable

• A relevant scientific qualification (e.g. life sciences, veterinary, environmental science)
• Understanding of research methods, literature reviews or publications
• Experience working in or supporting externally commissioned research
• Awareness of the funding or research commissioning process

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid role - 3 days on site, 2 days working remotely
• Preferred onsite days: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
• Friendly and collaborative team environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your project management skills with a passion for science and research. If you’re ready to contribute to meaningful work with long-term impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now for a swift response. All applications will be responded to.