Trial Coordinator (Fixed Term)
University of NottinghamNottingham, East Midlands
Overview
This is a university role with University of Nottingham based in Nottingham. Applications close on 18 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
This post is an opportunity to join a busy and thriving clinical trials unit that designs and conducts high quality national and international multicentre trials across a range of health topics, collaborating with clinicians and academics within the University and NHS trusts.
The unit is seeking to recruit two Trial Coordinators to work within our multidisciplinary team and support the successful delivery of our trials. The successful candidates will work on one or more projects working closely with the Trial Manager or Senior Trial Manager throughout all aspects of trial set-up, recruitment, close-out, analysis and reporting. This will include working closely with the Chief Investigator, liaising with and training site staff, working with the relevant research networks, and performing site monitoring visits as well as maintaining study progress documentation.
Candidates should have an understanding of UK clinical research and be an expert in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, whilst proficient in other Microsoft packages. They should have good written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer focus and be able to demonstrate planning and organisational skills.
These posts are an exciting opportunity to join the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) based in the beautiful University of Nottingham’s University Park campus.
NCTU is a rapidly growing UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered Clinical Trials Unit (www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk) based in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham. Our mission is to conduct top quality, high impact multicentre clinical trials across a range of health areas which will improve health outcomes. We have a broad and expanding portfolio of trials. In addition, we conduct methodological work to improve the efficiency and quality of trial design, conduct, analysis and reporting. NCTU has close links with NHS Trusts, universities and industry partners.
Please visit www.nctu.ac.uk for further details.
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.
- Agile working: This role can either be fully office-based or open to a hybrid working model with a blended approach of home and office working. Typically, you will work a minimum of 2-3 days (pro-rata) per week on campus.
- Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
- Commitment to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
- Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website.
To apply for these roles, please complete the application form in full. Ensure you tailor your answers to reflect the role requirements in the role profile.
Refer to our candidate guidance on writing an application and the use of AI: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/candidate-guidance/writing-your-application.aspx
Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week). However, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours.
These roles can either be fully office-based or open to a hybrid working model with a blended approach of home and office working. Typically, you will work a minimum of 2 - 3 days (pro-rata) per week on campus.
These posts are offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Job share arrangements may also be considered.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Liz Hartshorne Liz.Hartshorne@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 18 Oct 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)
How this role compares
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