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Project Coordinator

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
  • London

Requirements

  • Bsc or equivalent qualification in relevant area such as business or science - related subject or commensurate experience.
  • Proven project management experience.
  • Excellent financial management, budget oversight and expenditure summaries.
  • Proven strong communication and interpersonal skills to receive, understand and relay complex information to various audiences.
  • Excellent task management skills and ability to work under pressure in a busy environment with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with clinical and academic teams in research environment.
  • Highly proficient IT skills (including MS Office 365) and experience utilizing advanced digital technology in day-to-day work.
  • Project management accreditation.
  • Experience in managing complex research grants or clinical trials.
  • Knowledge of research governance procedures (including R&D and ethical approval processes).
  • Knowledge of King’s working systems such as Business World and KFIN.

Responsibilities

  • We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator for the administration of a NIHR-funded clinical trial investigating home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as a treatment for depression in the NHS.
  • The post-holder will play a major role in ensuring the smooth running of the study administrative activities, including the effective communication amongst all parties and accurate and timely reporting to the study team and funders, including financial management.
  • The post-holder is expected to be flexible in supporting the Chief Investigator, investigators and researchers in meeting the programme’s objectives.

FAQs

What is the nature of the Project Coordinator position?

The Project Coordinator position is a part-time role (50% FTE, 17.5 hours per week) focused on the administration of a NIHR-funded clinical trial investigating home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as a treatment for depression.

What are the essential qualifications required for this role?

A BSc or equivalent qualification in a relevant area such as business or a science-related subject, or commensurate experience is required.

Is prior project management experience necessary for this position?

Yes, proven project management experience is one of the essential criteria for this role.

What type of communication skills are necessary?

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to receive, understand, and relay complex information to various audiences.

Are there any specific IT skills that candidates need to possess?

Yes, candidates must be highly proficient in IT skills, including MS Office 365, and have experience utilizing advanced digital technology in day-to-day work.

What are the desirable criteria for applicants?

Desirable criteria include project management accreditation, experience in managing complex research grants or clinical trials, knowledge of research governance procedures, and familiarity with King's working systems such as Business World and KFIN.

What financial management skills are required for this position?

Excellent financial management skills, including budget oversight and expenditure summaries, are essential for the role.

How long is the contract for this role?

The position is offered as a fixed-term contract for 24 months with the possibility of extension.

What should candidates submit as part of their application?

Candidates are required to submit a copy of their CV and a supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the job advert.

What are the working hours for this position?

The position is part-time at 17.5 hours per week, which equates to 50% FTE.

Who can candidates contact for more information about the role?

Candidates can contact Professor Cynthia Fu at cynthia.fu@kcl.ac.uk for further information.

Is this role subject to any security clearance?

Yes, this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance.

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Mission & Purpose

King’s College London is amongst the top 40 universities in the world and top 10 in Europe (THE World University Rankings 2024), and one of England’s oldest and most prestigious universities.  With an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research, King’s maintained its sixth position for ‘research power’ in the UK (2021 Research Excellence Framework).   King's has more than 33,000 students (including more than 12,800 postgraduates) from some 150 countries worldwide, and 8,500 staff. For nearly 200 years, King’s students and staff have used their knowledge and insight to make a positive impact on people, society and the planet. Focused on delivering positive change at home in London, across the UK and around the world, King’s is building on its history of addressing the world’s most urgent challenges head on to accelerate progress, make discoveries and pioneer innovation. Visit the website to find out more about Vision 2029, which sets out bold ambitions for the future of King’s as we look towards our 200th anniversary.

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