Head of Clinical Trials Unit Operations (Fixed-Term)

Salary £59,966 to £73,686 per annum (pro‑rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience.

Area Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit

Location University Park

Reference MED273725

Closing Date Friday 16 January 2026

In this strategically important new role you will lead the operational planning and oversight of the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit’s (NCTU) expanding research portfolio of multicentre clinical trials.

You will lead the Unit’s Operations Group – comprising the leaders of its constituent professional teams – to review, improve and introduce trial processes and unit practices to maximise efficiency. Other responsibilities include coordinating resources and timelines across trial teams and monitoring study progress.

You will have excellent communication skills and experience of motivating teams and individuals, along with operational and change‑management experience and strategic and planning skills. Extensive research experience in the design and conduct of clinical trials, with knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements, is essential.

NCTU is based in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham and has close links with local NHS Trusts. Our mission is to conduct high‑quality, high‑impact multicentre clinical trials to improve health and well‑being. We have an expanding portfolio of trials covering pharmacological and non‑pharmacological interventions, medical devices and complex interventions across a broad range of clinical areas. In addition, we conduct methodological work to improve the efficiency and quality of trial design, conduct, analysis and reporting. Please visit our website for further details.

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Choice of a fully office‑based role or a hybrid working model of home and office working in line with the University’s agile working framework and NCTU’s operational requirements
• A location on the beautiful University Park main campus, where you can enjoy all the many fantastic university facilities
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro‑rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support and career progression opportunities
• You will have 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

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

The post is offered on a fixed‑term full‑time (36.25 hours) contract for two years. Applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part‑time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify your preferred hours in your application.

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.

Please contact Professor Jane Daniels, email for further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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