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We’re Anthony Nolan and we save the lives of people with blood cancer who need a stem cell transplant.

We’re unique. Thanks to the incredible donors on our register, our pioneering research and our passionate fundraisers, we give the chance of life to three people a day.

But we won’t stop there. We want to be there for everyone who needs a transplant; from finding a match, through every step of a patient’s transplant journey. And together we can reach the remarkable day when we can save the lives of everyone with blood cancer.

And now we want you to join our lifesaving team. We are looking for a Research Manager to join our Research Office team.

Title: Research Manager

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)

Location: Hybrid between home and head office in Hampstead, London

It is an exciting time for Research in Anthony Nolan. We have developed our 5-year research strategy and this role will play a crucial part in helping us to deliver it. This role will be part of a newly formed Research Office which will (1) support researchers as they design new projects and (2) implement changes in how we work, such as ensuring there is the correct governance procedures in place for the approval of research projects.

You will:

• Provide advice and guidance: using your knowledge and experience of research methodologies act as a key point of contact to provide advice, guidance and support in the design and delivery of research projects. From initial idea generation, through approval, delivery and translation of findings.
• Implement changes: work with the Head of Research Office to implement the key changes to support the effective delivery of the research strategy. Developing processes, systems and ways of working including Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement. Help to develop and support internal and external research collaborations/projects.
• Educate, train and support researchers' career development: design and deliver training on key subject areas such as, raising understanding of research methodologies, statistics, research publications, etc. Work with university and academic institute administration departments to support career development opportunities for research teams, e.g., post graduate research students.

You will bring:

• Experience of providing credible advice and guidance on the design and delivery of research projects preferably in a medical research organisation or university. Ideally holding a PhD qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of research methodologies and the management and delivery of research projects.
• The skills to clearly understand and communicate complex information, both verbally and in writing. Making use of these skills to influence and negotiate with colleagues across all levels of the organisation.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary
• 27 days annual leave, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• Life Assurance of four times annual salary
• Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme
• And more! (full list of benefits available on our website)

Please check out the job description here, as well as our FAQs & Additional Info page to read about our benefits, values and recruitment policy.

Please note: we will be reviewing and interviewing suitable applicants on a rolling basis, and will close the advert once we are confident we have an appropriate pool of candidates. Please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone a chance of life.

Anthony Nolan is committed to equal opportunities & a living wage accredited employer

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.