Database Manager / Trials Coordinator
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Employer: University College London
Salary: £43,981 – £45,103 per year (inclusive of London Allowance)
Working Pattern: Full-time, On-site
Contract Type: Fixed-term (01 Oct 2025 – 30 Sep 2026, with possible extension)
Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker Certificate or Global Talent Visa eligible
Closing Date: 10 September 2025
Interviews: 22 September 2025
About the Role
UCL’s Department of Neuromuscular Diseases seeks a Database Manager / Trials Coordinator to:
- Manage databases for inherited neuropathies, particularly Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)
- Coordinate the new multicentre trial readiness programme, TRANSFORM-CMT
- Support research nurses with data entry and database setup
- Collate and manage regulatory documentation ensuring compliance with UK and international regulations
- Prepare ethics and R&D submissions, liaise with UK trial centres, and support audits/inspections
- Coordinate patient visits to UCL
This role is available from 1 October 2025, initially for one year, with potential extension.
About You
You will have:
- A degree (or equivalent) in biomedical sciences, or substantial experience in clinical trial data management/trial coordination
- Experience managing clinical or patient databases in a medical/research environment
- Understanding of ethical issues in clinical research and patient involvement
- Excellent communication, teamworking, interpersonal skills, and strong attention to detail
International applicants are welcome. This role meets the eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa or Global Talent visa
What We Offer
- 41 days holiday (27 annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
- Optional additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase
- Defined benefit pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loan
- Immigration loan, on-site nursery & gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme & discounted medical insurance
Application Process
- Upload a current CV
- Complete the online application form
- Use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter addressing essential and desirable criteria
Note: Additional attachments will not be considered
For reasonable adjustments, accessible formats, or queries about the application process, contact: ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk
For informal enquiries about the role: j.hollinshead@ucl.ac.uk
UCL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
UCL values diversity and inclusion in all roles and particularly encourages applications from:
- Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds
- Disabled people
- LGBTQI+ and gender diverse individuals
- Women in Grade 9 and 10 roles
The institute holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, reflecting its commitment to gender equality
