Clinical Trials Pre-Clinical Coordinator

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Pre-Clinical Trials Coordinator to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our support staff, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our group, providing essential administrative and logistical support to our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication: Speak directly with members of the public in order to recruit volunteers into clinical studies, manage email correspondence, represent the organisation positively, both directly with the public and between healthcare professionals and organisations.
• Scheduling and Coordination: Communication and support for clinical trial volunteers. Organise and schedule meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Office Management: Maintain a clean and organised office environment, manage office supplies, and handle general administrative tasks.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, databases, and files.
• Financial Support: Assist with processing expense claims.
• Project Support: Provide administrative support for various projects, including preparing files, study protocols and taking minutes.

What We're Looking For:

Experience:

• Previous experience in an administrative role is preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, particularly on the telephone.

Proficiency:

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Personality:

• A proactive, positive, and detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE FOR RIGHT CANDIDATE.

The right person will require enthusiasm, excellent customer service skills, motivation and a have a 'can do' positive attitude.

You will be required to treat volunteers and industry guests with the utmost respect and ensure that they receive a 5* service throughout their time with us.

Candidates need to be as flexible as possible in order to meet the needs of the business. Our clinics operate until 6:00pm most weekdays and the successful candidate will be expected to support these clinic hours.

Work Location: Manchester University, in the office.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Tracey Burgoyne

Email: T.Burgoyne@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.