PenCTU Data Manager
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,608 to £38,784 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | University of Plymouth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B1034 |
Summary
About the role
The Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU), based at the University of Plymouth’s attractive North Campus, is seeking an experienced Data Manager to join our dedicated data management team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) registered Clinical Trials Unit, supporting high-quality clinical trials and research studies.
About the Role:
As a Data Manager, you will take responsibility for the data management of specific clinical trials and well-designed studies from set-up through to closure and analysis. Your key duties will include:
• Designing and testing trial-specific databases
• Collecting, computerising, and validating data
• Supervising data management staff
• Ensuring data quality and completeness
• Preparing datasets for statistical analysis
You will lead the delivery of a customer-focused, cost-effective, and efficient data management service, working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
About You:
• Proven experience in data management, ideally within interventional trials
• Knowledge of legislation, regulatory, and governance requirements for clinical trials
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and work collaboratively
Why Join Us?
• Work in a supportive, innovative environment
• Remote working arrangements can be supported
• Be part of a team that has maintained UKCRC registration since 2007
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Paigan Aspinall at paigan.aspinall@plymouth.ac.uk
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Anticipated Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 9 February 2026
Our Offer
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
When joining us, you will receive:
• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter.
The Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU), based at the University of Plymouth’s attractive North Campus, is seeking an experienced Data Manager to join our dedicated data management team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) registered Clinical Trials Unit, supporting high-quality clinical trials and research studies.
About the Role:
As a Data Manager, you will take responsibility for the data management of specific clinical trials and well-designed studies from set-up through to closure and analysis. Your key duties will include:
• Designing and testing trial-specific databases
• Collecting, computerising, and validating data
• Supervising data management staff
• Ensuring data quality and completeness
• Preparing datasets for statistical analysis
You will lead the delivery of a customer-focused, cost-effective, and efficient data management service, working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
About You:
• Proven experience in data management, ideally within interventional trials
• Knowledge of legislation, regulatory, and governance requirements for clinical trials
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and work collaboratively
Why Join Us?
• Work in a supportive, innovative environment
• Remote working arrangements can be supported
• Be part of a team that has maintained UKCRC registration since 2007
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Paigan Aspinall at paigan.aspinall@plymouth.ac.uk
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Anticipated Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 9 February 2026
Our Offer
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
When joining us, you will receive:
• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter.