Research Programme Manager
Manage and coordinate the multi-million-pound Decoding Biodiversity research programme at the Earlham Institute.
Best for:Best for researchers with a PhD and project management experience looking to transition into research administration within life sciences.
Overview
The Earlham Institute is seeking a motivated Research Programme Manager to join the Research Faculty Office based in Norwich, UK. This dynamic role involves providing essential programme management capacity for the strategic 'Decoding Biodiversity' initiative, which aims to maximize global impacts from genome sequencing efforts. Responsibilities include coordinating work package delivery, managing budgets, and preparing high-level progress reports for senior management. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant PhD and bring strong scientific writing and project management capabilities to a collaborative research environment.
What you'll do
- Provide high-level project management support across the Institute’s research strategy.
- Coordinate the operational delivery of the Decoding Biodiversity programme, including facilitating quarterly work package meetings.
- Manage and monitor the programme’s consumables and impact budgets.
- Prepare comprehensive progress reports for the Senior Management Team and Board, while supporting Researchfish submissions.
- Collaborate proactively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful programme outcomes.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a relevant scientific field
Language: English; excellent written and verbal proficiency
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated experience in scientific writing and report preparation
- Ability to manage complex research projects or initiatives
- Familiarity with standard project management tools and methodologies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder collaboration
- Resilience, adaptability, and a collaborative team-oriented mindset
- Must have the right to work in the UK, as this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-20
Interested applicants should submit their application through the Earlham Institute recruitment portal before the closing date. For inquiries, candidates can contact the Human Resources team via phone or email referencing vacancy 1006229.
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