Working in a Registered CTU
Working in an an academic or non-commercial CTU can offer you exciting opportunities that may not be available to you elsewhere. These range from publishing your research, presenting at national or international conferences, or teaching the next generation of researchers, as well as making a positive difference to patient and public health.
You can download some information on the different types of roles in CTUs here.
Below you can find some of the vacancies currently available across our 50 registered CTUs. You can also find vacancies on www.jobs.ac.uk.
If you are looking to work with a specific unit or in a particular area of the country then you might also like to visit the websites of individual CTUs. These can be identified via our CTU Finder.
We also occasionally share details of committee roles that may be of interest to colleagues across our Network. You can find details here.
Data Coordinator/Secretary – CHaRT
Job title: Data Coordinator/Secretary
Salary: £26,942 – £30,805 per annum (pro rata)
Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months in the first instance
Working pattern: Full or part time
Closing date: 14 November 2025
About the role
We have an opportunity for a Data Coordinator/Secretary to work within the Centre for Healthcare Randomised Trials (CHaRT, www.abdn.ac.uk/hsru/chart). CHaRT is an established and highly successful clinical trials unit dedicated to the design and conduct of publicly-funded clinical trials.
You will work closely with research teams at hospital sites across the UK – collating, logging and research related documents from these teams, providing documents to them, and answering queries. You will issue questionnaires to study participants and carry out data entry, contact study participants by telephone to collect questionnaire data, arrange meetings and prepare minutes, order trial supplies, raise purchase orders and pay invoices, and provide general secretarial support to the team. You will primarily work on one or two clinical trials but may also provide support to other trials within the CHaRT portfolio.
About you
You should have accurate IT and data entry skills, the ability to work with minimum supervision and good communication and organisational skills. You should have the ability to work with a wide range of people, ie research and support staff in CHaRT; consultants, nurses and other ward staff in the participating NHS centres; trial participants; Steering Committee and Data Monitoring Committee members. Knowledge of medical terminology and experience of working in a research environment is desirable. You should be flexible and be able to provide cover for other members of the trial teams when they are absent from the office.
Further details
We are looking for the successful candidate to work full or part time. When applying please state your preference.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
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Head of Clinical Trial Operations – LCTC
Job title: Head of Clinical Trial Operations
Salary: £61,759 – £75,917 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 22-Dec-2025 (23:30)
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for clinical research? The Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre (LCTC), within the University of Liverpool’s Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, is seeking a dynamic Head of Clinical Trial Operations to lead on all aspects of operational activity.
As a key member of the LCTC leadership team, you’ll drive operational excellence, strategic growth, and stakeholder engagement across a diverse portfolio of clinical trials – from first-in-human studies to large-scale randomized trials. You’ll collaborate closely with the LCTC Director to align operations with institutional goals and research priorities.
We’re looking for someone with: Proven leadership in clinical trial operations with a background in trial management or quality assurance; a deep understanding of UK clinical research regulations and funding landscape; strong strategic planning and project management skills; excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical abilities.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
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Administrative Assistant (Quality) – Southampton CTU
Job title: Administrative Assistant (Quality)
Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 per annum (pro rata)
Contract type: Fixed term for 24 months in the first instance
Working pattern: Full time (Part time hours (minimum 0.8FTE) will be considered)
Closing date: 13 November 2025
About the role
Are you looking to take your first steps into the world of clinical research?
We have a vacancy for an Administrative Assistant to join the Quality and Regulatory Team here at the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU).
The SCTU, is based on the Southampton General Hospital site and manages a growing portfolio of multi-centre clinical trials that will directly influence routine clinical practice and benefit patients.
Ensuring that clinical trials meet high regulatory standards and prioritising patient safety is integral to the running of the SCTU. Your role will be in maintaining and developing vital quality and regulatory systems. Tasks will include: liaison with internal and external clinical research teams; tracking, reporting and filing of quality documents, supporting pharmacovigilance tasks; and setting up new systems to complement those already in place.
About you
The successful applicant must have strong English communication skills, with excellent attention to detail including high standards of accuracy. They will be able to demonstrate strong organisational skills with the knowledge and ability to understand and rationalise problems. The right candidate should be able to follow standard procedures and enter information accurately into in-house databases. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial regulations is desirable, although full training will be given to the right candidate.
Further details
Part time hours (minimum 0.8FTE) will be considered and discussed at interview stage. The SCTU is a hybrid working environment with a minimum of 3 days in the office (pro-rata) and a flexible approach to working from home, which can be discussed at interview.
For an informal discussion please contact Sara Yeats, Head of Quality Assurance, s.a.yeats@soton.ac.uk
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Trial/Medical Statistician – Exeter CTU
Job title: Trial/Medical Statistician
Salary: £34,610 to £43,482 per annum dependent on experience
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time (part-time ≥60% may be considered)
Closing date: 17 November 2025
The role
Exeter Clinical Trials Unit (ExeCTU) is seeking an ambitious individual to join our growing statistical community, working collaboratively with research teams locally, nationally and internationally. This post is available from 1 January 2026 until December 2028 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension subject to funding. The post is available at 1.0FTE; however, part-time employment (minimum 0.6 FTE) may be considered. Posts within ExeCTU may be based on hybrid working patterns: some time based on campus and some time based at home (UK based only). Applicants interested in working part-time are required to make contact prior to submitting an application to discuss options. We are open to appointing at either Associate (grade E) or Fellow (Grade F) level.
Working as part of the ExeCTU, you will work with senior statisticians to provide expert statistical support to research projects, including clinical trials, and other research within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (www.exeter.ac.uk/faculties/hls), including the NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre (www.exeter.ac.uk/research/biomedicalresearchcentre). Post holders will provide high-quality statistical input to a range of research applications/projects/activities and work on a variety of study types, including randomised controlled trials, cluster randomised trials and systematic reviews with meta-analyses. You will also participate in methodological research studies addressing statistical challenges. The post holder will provide high-quality statistical input to a range of research applications/projects/activities and work on a variety of study types, including randomised controlled trials. You will also participate in methodological research studies addressing statistical challenges.
The post holder may also contribute to teaching statistics, including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Faculty. Depending on the role, you may also participate in running statistics clinics to provide statistical support to researchers and PhD students in the wider Faculty.
Further details
For an informal and confidential discussion about the posts, please contact Prof Fiona Warren (ExeCTU lead for statistics) (email: F.C.Warren@exeter.ac.uk).
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Trial Statistician/Senior Trial Statistician – ICR-CTSU
Job title: Trial Statistician/Senior Trial Statistician
Salary: £38,891 – £46,806 or £47,634 – £52,324 per annum (pro rata)
Contract type: Fixed term for 24 months
Working pattern: Full time / part time (minimum 60% FTE) will be considered
Closing date: 23 November 2025
Job details
The Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR-CTSU) is recruiting to its statistical team. We want to hear from you if you:
~ Like the challenge of analysing clinical trial datasets and want to become part of a statistical team that is dedicated to translating cutting-edge science into quality clinical trials that can transform cancer care.
~ Want variety in your work and opportunities to apply and broaden your statistical knowledge across a number of therapeutic areas in oncology.
~ Like to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team with like-minded statisticians, clinical investigators, translational analysts, bioinformaticians, and trial managers.
Applications are now open for a Trial Statistician/Senior Trial Statistician position to join our team of over 20 Statisticians. This post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Statistician to work in a dynamic and supportive academic environment at one of the leading UK cancer trials units.
Key requirements
The successful applicant will have a post-graduate qualification in statistics or an allied field (or a first degree in statistics along with practical experience in medical statistics). Additionally, they should demonstrate a solid understanding of clinical trials and experience in applying statistical methods to real-world data. Effective oral and written communication skills and enthusiasm for collaborating with researchers from different disciplines are essential.
Further details
This is an office-based role. Requests for hybrid working (splitting time between our Sutton site and home) may be considered following successful completion of the probation period/key training and if the role allows. Flexible working options may be considered.
For informal discussion about the Trial Statistician/Senior Trial Statistician post, please contact Lucy Kilburn (Principal Statistician), email: Lucy.Kilburn@icr.ac.uk
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Principal Statistician (Bayesian Clinical Trials) – ICNARC CTU
Job title: Principal Statistician (Bayesian Clinical Trials)
Salary: £55,000 to £62,000 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 25 November 2025
The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is an independent, not-for-profit, scientific organisation. Our work helps improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and education, conducted with, and in the interests of, patients and those who care for them.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a UKCRC-registered Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) that is designing and delivering cutting-edge clinical trials employing frequentist and Bayesian methods in adaptive and platform trial designs. We are looking for a Principal Statistician to provide statistical expertise in Bayesian trial design and analysis to support the delivery of our portfolio of critical care research, including the recently funded PIVOTAL platform trial in paediatric intensive care, and to lead the design of future Bayesian trials. The role will also include the opportunity for involvement in our National Audit Programme (an umbrella of four national clinical audits managed by ICNARC), which delivered high-profile analyses reporting on intensive care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Further details
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and the advert will be closed when an appointment is made, therefore please do not delay in applying.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Principal Statistician – ICR-CTSU
Job title: Principal Statistician
Salary: £49,970 – £63,120 per annum
Contract type: Full Time / part time working (minimum 60% FTE) will be considered
Working pattern: Fixed Term for 3 years
Closing date: 7 December 2025
Summary of Role
The Cancer Research UK funded Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR-CTSU) seek an experienced and highly motivated Principal Statistician to join their team of over 20 statisticians.
We want to hear from you if you:
~ Enjoy the challenge of researching, developing and implementing efficient trial methodology, and designing efficient clinical trials that will make a difference in patients’ lives
~ Seek variety in your work and opportunities to apply your statistical knowledge across multiple therapeutic areas in oncology.
~ Thrive on being part of a multi-disciplinary research team with like-minded statisticians.
~ Are looking to develop your career within a dynamic and supportive academic environment at a leading cancer clinical trials unit.
Key Requirements
The successful applicant will be an experienced and highly motivated medical statistician interested in researching new statistical methods and applying their statistical knowledge to the design and analysis of patient-centred clinical trials. They will have a post-graduate qualification in statistics. They should demonstrate a solid understanding of clinical trials and experience in applying statistical methods to real-world data. Familiarity with Bayesian statistics and early phase adaptive trials are highly desirable. Effective oral and written communication skills, as well as enthusiasm for collaborating with others from diverse disciplines, are essential.
Additional information
This is an office-based role. Requests for hybrid working (splitting time between our Sutton site and home) may be considered following successful completion of key training and only if the role allows. Flexible working options may be considered.
For informal discussion about the role please contact Professor Christina Yap, email: Christina.Yap@icr.ac.uk
For a full roll description, and to apply, please click here.
Trial Managers – Bristol Trials Centre
Job title: Trial Manager x 4
Salary: £43,482 to £50,253 per annum
Contract type: Various
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 13 November 2025
About the roles
We are seeking several experienced and motivated Trial Managers to join the Bristol Trials Centre (BTC). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality, innovative clinical research within a supportive and collaborative academic environment.
As a Trial Manager, you will lead all aspects of trial management, acting as the key point of contact for stakeholders and overseeing trial conduct from set-up to close-down. You will ensure trials are delivered on time and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the Declaration of Helsinki, and all applicable legislation.
At BTC, you’ll work on impactful studies that shape healthcare practice, alongside a team of professionals committed to excellence and continuous improvement. We are a UKCRC-registered Clinical Trials Unit with a strong track record in delivering high-quality research and offer excellent opportunities for professional development.
Four full time posts are available:
~ 3 x open-ended with funding for 3 years from start date
~ 1 x fixed-term (mat cover) for 12 months (start dates: between Nov 2025-April 2026) or earlier return of the postholder from mat leave/secondment opportunity for internal applicants
Further details
For informal queries please contact: Dr Jodi Taylor: J.taylor@bristol.ac.uk (Director of Operations, Bristol Trials Centre)
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Assistant Trial Manager / Trial Manager – CHaRT
Job title: Assistant Trial Manager / Trial Manager
Salary: £32,546 to £45,413 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months in the first instance
Working pattern: full time
Closing date: 14 November 2025
About the role
The Aberdeen Centre for Evaluation (ACE)’s specific aims are to work for the implementation of better health and social care, identify developments within health and social care that are effective, efficient and high quality, and explore and understand experiences of health and social care.
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Trial Manager/Trial Manager to work within the Centre for Healthcare Randomised Trials (CHaRT, https://www.abdn.ac.uk/ace/what-we-do/chart/). CHaRT is an established and highly successful clinical trials unit dedicated to the design and conduct of publicly-funded clinical trials.
The Trial Manager/Assistant Trial Manager will support the trial management team, working on trials within the CHaRT portfolio.
About you
For appointment at grade 6 (Trial Manager), you should have experience of clinical trial/project management, ideally within a research environment. While this would be desirable for appointment at grade 5 (Assistant Trial Manager); experience which demonstrates the ability to work at this level is essential. For appointment at grade 6 (Trial Manager), you should experience of developing training materials, delivering training sessions, and preparing research reports and papers.
For appointment at grade 5 (Assistant Trial Manager) or grade 6 (Trial Manager) you should have the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary research team and with a broad range of people (research and support staff in CHaRT; consultants, nurses and R&D staff at participating NHS centres, Ethics Committees, trial participants, trial funder and sponsor and oversight committee members) to competing and tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are also a requirement for the role. Enthusiasm, diplomacy, tact and persuasiveness are also key attributes essential for this post. The work may involve travel to various clinical centres within the UK. You should be able to provide cover for other members of the trial teams when they are absent from the office.
Further details
For appointment as Assistant Trial Manager, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 5 scale, £32,546 – £36,130 per annum, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
For appointment as Trial Manager, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 scale, £38,249 – £45,413 per annum, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Seonaidh Cotton (Head of Trial Management / s.c.cotton@abdn.ac.uk) or Suzanne Breeman or Lynda Constable (Senior Trial Managers / s.breeman@abdn.ac.uk / l.constable@abdn.ac.uk)
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Trial Manager – OCTRU
Job title: Trial Manager – SITU
Salary: £39,424 – £47,779 per annum (pro rata)
Contract type: Fixed term for 2 years in the first instance
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 20 November 2025 (12 Noon)
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Trial Manager to join the Surgical Intervention Trials Unit (SITU), and lead on a large national multi-centre NIHR-HTA funded trial in prostate cancer surgery (PRESIDENT trial).
The Trial Manager will coordinate the implementation and running of the PRESIDENT trial across participating hospital sites in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in the success of this randomised trial from start to finish. The PRESIDENT trial is a world-first innovative trial examining the changes in survival and health-related quality of life in patients with newly diagnosed hormone-sensitive low-volume metastatic prostate cancer after treatment with either standard of care, or standard of care plus radical prostatectomy (RP). Over 800 patients will be recruited in up to 26 NHS Trusts across the UK and the entire trial is expected to last around 8 years.
The postholder will act as Trial Manager within the SITU Group, principally responsible for the overall running and management of the PRESIDENT clinical trial. This will involve supporting the participating clinical centres, tracking progress at each centre and taking appropriate action to ensure good recruitment, compliance with the protocol and the quality and timeliness of the data collection. There are some logistical complexities in managing the PRESIDENT trial, working with multiple stakeholders within the University, in other Universities and across the NHS, as well as with Patient and Public Involvement representatives.
About you
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in a biomedical or associated subject and will have proven experience in clinical research. You must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to motivate and negotiate at a senior level. You will be expected to use your own initiative to take operational decisions necessary for the smooth running of the trial day to day. You will be confident and friendly, able to work autonomously and have proven skills of organising and managing the work of a professional team. You will be highly computer literate with expertise in the use of word processing, document layouts, spreadsheets and databases. A current knowledge of clinical trial regulations and governance is essential. The role requires a regular pattern of on-site and hybrid working. This full-time post is available from 1st January 2026 and fixed-term for 2 years in the first instance.
Further details
For the full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Senior Trial Manager – ICR-CTSU
Job title: Senior Trial Manager
Salary: £46,265 to £48,700 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 24 months
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 23 November 2025
About the role
The Institute of Cancer Research is looking for a Senior Trial Manager to join the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials & Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU) at its Sutton site in Surrey. ICR-CTSU runs a diverse portfolio of national and international phase III multicentre randomised controlled trials, and phase II trials of targeted treatments with a focus on breast, urological and head and neck cancer treatments.
About you
Applicants should hold a first degree or equivalent level qualification in biological science, social science or other relevant subject (including nursing and health care disciplines) or equivalent, relevant work experience and have a good understanding of the principles of GCP, data protection and research governance. Experience in clinical trial management is essential.
Further details
Informal enquiries can be made by emailing ctsu@icr.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Clinical Trials Monitor – Imperial CTU
Job title: Clinical Trials Monitor
Salary: £46,614 – £48,755 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months in the first instance
Working pattern: Full time
Posting end date: 12 November 2025
We are currently looking for a Clinical Trials Monitor to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly multi-disciplinary team and play an important role working on a number of large clinical trials.
About the role
You will work across several international and national studies including, a platform trial investigating the best way to treat community acquired pneumonia in hospitalized patients on ICU/wards (REMAP-CAP) funded by the European Commission and the NIHR, a platform trial looking at a platform trial looking at using precision medicine to treat patients with ARDS (PANTHER) funded by the NIHR, and the SepTiC trial looking at PCR based diagnostics, fluid therapy, GM-CSF for sepsis in Critical Care also funded by the NIHR. You may also support other critical care trials managed by this team.
Further information
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) for 12 months in the first instance based at St Mary’s Hospital Campus.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Janis Best-Lane j.best-lane@imperial.ac.uk
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
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