Project Manager- Research

Job summary

Are you an organised and proactive project coordinator with experience in research or consultancy environments? Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire PC-CRDC is seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of a key research programme under the guidance of a multi-disciplinary Steering Group.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-impact research while working part-time in a flexible and supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

Working three days per week, you will support the operational delivery of a research project funded by the NIHR. While you wont be leading the project, youll play a vital role in managing timelines, documentation, communications, and logistics helping to ensure that the project runs smoothly, meets its objectives, and delivers value to all stakeholders.

You will work under the direction of a Steering Group, which will guide project priorities, decisions, and strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor project activities in line with agreed plans and milestones.

Organise Steering Group meetings, including agenda setting, minute-taking, and actions

Maintain clear and up-to-date project documentation.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support progress and collaboration.

Provide basic financial tracking and reporting support to the Steering Group.

Prepare reports and updates for internal and external audiences.

Support procurement, compliance, and governance tasks as required.

Identify and escalate risks, issues, or delays as appropriate.

About us

Wansford Surgery is the hub pf the newly formed Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Primary Care Commercial Research Delivery Centre committed to providing rigorous, high-quality research and evaluation for the National Institute of Healthcare Research. We combine methodological expertise with a sound knowledge and experience of clinical medicine. At Wansford CRDC, we are accelerating innovation in healthcare through the delivery of high-quality, commercially sponsored research. Partnering with industry leaders, healthcare providers, and academic institutions, were at the forefront of shaping the future of clinical research in the UK and beyond. We have an excellent reputation locally and nationally as a high performing unit reliably delivering studies to time and target.