Project Coordinator - PATHWAYS

About us

The Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience is world-renowned for its progressive research in this field. Our goal is to understand in principle how childhood disorders are distinct from their adult equivalents. We then apply those principles to prevention, diagnosis and treatment - specifically designed with development in mind.

About the role

This role will be overseeing a high-profile new research programme called PATHWAYS, which studies children and young people who are attending the UK Gender Services. This is a large national study that will ultimately involve seven regional hubs across the UK, and will involve investigators, researchers, patients, parents & clinicians at all sites.

This role is suitable for an experienced research coordinator who will play a major role in ensuring the smooth running of the study, including the effective communication amongst all parties and accurate and timely reporting to the study team and funders, including financial management. The post-holder is expected to be flexible in supporting the Chief Investigator, investigators & researchers in meeting the programme’s objectives.  This is a six-year programme, although it may subsequently be extended; the post-holder will be appointed at the beginning of the research and will have significant opportunity to help shape the administrative processes for the programme’s effective management.

Teamwork on this study is essential and the post-holder will be expected to work in-person at least 3 days per week, and up to 5 days per week if needed for the effective and efficient fulfilment of the role.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed-term contract for 12 months, with the possibility to extend.

The earliest start date 1st of February 2025.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

About you

Essential criteria

• Bsc or equivalent qualification in relevant area such as  business or science - related subject or commensurate experience.
• Proven project management experience.
• Excellent financial management, budget oversight and expenditure summaries.
• Proven strong communication and interpersonal skills to receive, understand and relay complex information to various audiences.
• Excellent task management skills and ability to work under pressure in a busy environment with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with clinical and academic teams in research environment.
• Highly proficient IT skills (including MS Office 365) and experience utilizing advanced digital technology in day-to-day work.

Desirable criteria

• Project management accreditation.
• Experience in managing complex research grants or clinical trials.
• Knowledge of research governance procedures (including R&D and ethical approval processes).
• Knowledge of King’s working systems such as Business World and KFIN.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information

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