Programme Manager (Genetics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Study)

at University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom

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Salary

£37,369 to £45,641 a year

Closing date

16 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Full Time, Fixed-Term/Contract

First seen

19 October 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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The advert

Location: Southampton General Hospital Full Time Fixed Term until 31/08/2029 Interview Date: To be confirmed A world leading Genetics Research Study at the University of Southampton is seeking a highly organised, enthusiastic individual to joint their team as Programme Manager. In this role they will support a translational genomics research programme focused on improving outcomes for patients with a common autoimmune disease. Our research brings together expertise in genomics, clinical medicine, bioinformatics and data science to identify genetic drivers of disease, discover diagnostic biomarkers and support more personalised approaches to treatment. By integrating large-scale genomic and clinical datasets, we aim to improve understanding of disease mechanisms and help clinicians make better-informed treatment decisions for individual patients. The successful candidate will play a central role in coordinating research activities within the University of Southampton and with external partners including University Hospital Southampton and international collaborators. The Role You will: Provide programme management support across a complex portfolio of genomics and clinical research activities. Coordinate collaborations, meetings, project plans, milestones, reporting and governance activities. Monitor programme progress, budgets, risks and deliverables. Support research governance, ethics, data-sharing and compliance requirements. Maintain oversight of research data assets, documentation and operational processes. Act as a key point of contact for researchers, clinicians, funders and external partners. Support recruitment, onboarding and coordination of project staff and students. Assist with funding applications, renewals and funder reporting. Contribute to communication, dissemination and public engagement activities, including Patient and Public Involvement (PPI). The appointed individual will work at the interface of University Genomic Informatic Research , high-performance compute infrastructure (IRIDIS) , NIHR Biomedical Research Centre , and the Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies (SETT) group . About You You will have: An efficient, highly organised, detail-oriented approach coupled with an enthusiastic ‘can-do’ attitude Significant project or programme management experience within research, healthcare, higher education, life sciences, software development or another complex environment. A strong track record of delivering multiple projects to agreed deadlines and objectives. Experience of project planning, risk management, reporting and stakeholder coordination. Confident use of project management and collaboration software/tooling with strong spreadsheet and documentation skills. Experience managing budgets and preparing reports for programme boards, funders or senior stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and maintain momentum across multiple workstreams. Experience of working with sensitive information and an understanding of governance and data protection requirements. A recognised project management qualification and experience working within scientific and healthcare environments would be advantageous. What We Can Offer This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to internationally recognised research that has the potential to improve the diagnosis and treatment of research participants diagnosed with life-altering illness. You will join a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment with strong links across medicine, genomics, data science and healthcare, working closely with leading national and international partners. The University offers excellent professional development opportunities, a supportive and inclusive working culture, generous annual leave and a competitive pension scheme. For informal enquiries, contact Professor Sarah Ennis ( S.Ennis@southampton.ac.uk ). Further details: Job Description and Person Specification Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above. £37,369 to £45,641. Per annum

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