University of Cambridge
Senior Study Coordinator, NIHR BioResource for Translational Research (internal applicants only)
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Do you have experience working with research studies or clinical trials, have great organisational and IT skills? Interested in a role which is contributing to changing lives for the better?
We are recruiting a Senior Study Coordinator to play a key role in research study support which underpins the NIHR BioResource's operational model. The successful candidate will work directly with the Research Recruitment Manager and Principal Investigators and research teams for each study to ensure the recruitment and of volunteers to fulfil study recruitment requirements.
About NIHR BioResource
Our mission is to facilitate human health research and its transformation into medical practice.
NIHR BioResource is a unique and powerful resource for studying disease mechanisms and for investigating the links between genes, the environment, health and disease, enabling scientific discoveries as well as facilitating translational medicine for the benefit of patients.
Further details on the NIHR BioResource can be found on our website https://bioresource.nihr.ac.uk.
About The Job
The role of the Senior Study Coordinator is to manage the set-up, initiation, conduct, monitoring, and archival of NIHR BioResource Stage 1 research studies. The post holder will manage a small team and undertake responsibilities for successfully coordinating and delivering Stage 1 study activity. They will be responsible for confirming appropriate permissions are in place to commence the research activity and ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in all research activity whilst working closely with the study Principal Investigator, other Senior Study Coordinators, Research Nurses, and the NIHR BioResource Managers and wider NIHR BioResource team.
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About You
Ideally you will:
- Be educated to degree level or have equivalent qualification or relevant experience relating to the post
- Have had proven success within a research-led clinical setting focusing on the coordination of volunteers for research studies/clinical trials as well as protocol development and implementation
- Possess knowledge and understanding of the principals of Good Clinical Practice and UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
- Have excellent IT skills, including a high level of competence with Microsoft Office
- Demonstrate experience in line management, excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise workload across different groups of teams
What We Offer
The University offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, an attractive pension scheme (employer's contribution is 14.5%) and 41 days' annual holiday (inclusive of public holidays).
This appointment is full-time, 37 hours per week; part-time to 80% will be considered.
The post is available on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2028 in the first instance.
This appointment requires a Research Passport application.
Please note that this role is for internal applicants only.
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We encourage informal queries about the job or the application process - please contact Vicky Hills, Research Recruitment Manager, Vicky.Hills@bioresource.nihr.ac.uk.
We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department/institution/Faculty/School/University.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 21 July 2026
The interview date for the role is to be confirmed
Please quote reference RW50246 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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