"Research Programme Manager"

Queen Mary University of London - Wolfson Institute of Population Health

Location:	London
Salary:	£44,288 to £51,755 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:	5th February 2026
Closes:	22nd February 2026
Job Ref:	8846

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Research Programme Manager to join the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD). This full‑time maternity‑cover role is central to supporting strategic research programmes across FMD and the Wolfson Institute of Population Health (WIPH), contributing to initiatives that advance the Faculty’s Research Strategy and wider institutional priorities. You will play a key role in driving the FMDs Research communications workstream and support WIPH pre‑costing activity. Alongside this, you will also contribute to a broad range of research-support functions which may research induction, proposal development, postgraduate research support, research communication, performance evaluation, REF and other national assessment exercises, and thematic research‑strategy development. Working closely with senior academic colleagues, investigators, project partners, and central professional‑services teams, you will ensure effective programme coordination. This includes monitoring progress against deliverables, maintaining accurate documentation, overseeing expenditure, and ensuring full compliance with funder and university requirement. You will also contribute to the development and delivery of communications and structured SharePoint or web‑based resources — to enhance researcher engagement and increase visibility of Faculty activities

About You

You will hold a degree or possess equivalent professional experience, with substantial experience managing large and complex projects — ideally within a research or higher‑education environment. You will bring strong organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with experience in operational planning and budget management. Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to convey complex information clearly to a range of audiences and develop effective working relationships with academic, professional‑services, and external partners. You will be confident using digital tools such as Microsoft Office and online collaboration platforms. Experience in organising workshops, seminars, or similar events is required

About FMD and WIPH

FMD is internationally recognised for excellence in research and education, working closely with NHS partners to address pressing health challenges locally and globally. Its research strengths span cancer, cardiovascular medicine, inflammation, trauma, and population health. WIPH brings together leading expertise in epidemiology, public health, preventive medicine, and applied health research, with a mission to improve population health across diverse communities. In this role, you will contribute to research that delivers meaningful societal impact.

About Queen Mary

We believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme & access to a comprehensive range of personal & professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance & family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements & campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse & inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.