Assistant Database Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £33,002 i £38,784 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Hatfield, Hertfordshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | University of Hertfordshire |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | REQ000489 |
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Post Title: Assistant Database Manager
SBU/Department: Health, Medicine and Life Sciences/Psychology, Sports and Geography
FTE: 1fte (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term (12 month contract)
Salary: UH6 £33,002pa to £38,784pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield
You will join an active research team, the Health Research Methods Unit (HRMU) incorporating the Clinical Trials Support Network, in the School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences delivering high quality externally funded applied health research. You will join a team of more than 20 staff including senior academics, research staff, and postgraduate researchers, currently supporting more than 20 externally funded research projects. You will be supported to develop your research related skills within the remit of health and social care, and to develop personally as the team continues to grow. You will be encouraged to actively participate in the academic life of the Research Unit and department and assist in the business of the HRMU to help and support development of the group.
Main duties and responsibilities
The appointee will support the delivery of a number of projects with a focus on two separate work streams.
You will support development and delivery of research databases supporting a number of studies, ranging from clinical surveys to large scale randomised trials.
In addition the Orchard OCD Registry seeks to recruit volunteers who are willing to take part in research studies. You will support the recruitment of volunteers to the registry and managing enrolment of research studies, coordinating routine management meetings related to the business of the Registry and writing routine reports.
Skills and experience required
Experience of working in health or social care research in any environment is essential, and skills in the development and management of research surveys is essential, and databases would be preferable. Understanding the implications of handling and managing sensitive personal data is important, as is experience of working across multidisciplinary teams. Experience of clinical trials would be helpful.
Alongside good IT skills, knowledge of survey software is essential and working with database platforms desirable. Good statistical skills are desirable, along with knowledge and understanding of research government including GDPR and HRA ethical approvals.
Qualifications required
You will be educated with a Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification), or higher qualification in a relevant discipline
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE
Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.
Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad
Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal
We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Professor David Wellsted, Head of the Health Research Methods Unit (07394 360987 or d.m.wellsted@herts.ac.uk), or Megan Smith (m.smith25@herts.ac.uk).
Closing Date: 21 January 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Reference Number: REQ000489
Date advert placed: 23 December 2025
Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
SBU/Department: Health, Medicine and Life Sciences/Psychology, Sports and Geography
FTE: 1fte (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term (12 month contract)
Salary: UH6 £33,002pa to £38,784pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield
You will join an active research team, the Health Research Methods Unit (HRMU) incorporating the Clinical Trials Support Network, in the School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences delivering high quality externally funded applied health research. You will join a team of more than 20 staff including senior academics, research staff, and postgraduate researchers, currently supporting more than 20 externally funded research projects. You will be supported to develop your research related skills within the remit of health and social care, and to develop personally as the team continues to grow. You will be encouraged to actively participate in the academic life of the Research Unit and department and assist in the business of the HRMU to help and support development of the group.
Main duties and responsibilities
The appointee will support the delivery of a number of projects with a focus on two separate work streams.
You will support development and delivery of research databases supporting a number of studies, ranging from clinical surveys to large scale randomised trials.
In addition the Orchard OCD Registry seeks to recruit volunteers who are willing to take part in research studies. You will support the recruitment of volunteers to the registry and managing enrolment of research studies, coordinating routine management meetings related to the business of the Registry and writing routine reports.
Skills and experience required
Experience of working in health or social care research in any environment is essential, and skills in the development and management of research surveys is essential, and databases would be preferable. Understanding the implications of handling and managing sensitive personal data is important, as is experience of working across multidisciplinary teams. Experience of clinical trials would be helpful.
Alongside good IT skills, knowledge of survey software is essential and working with database platforms desirable. Good statistical skills are desirable, along with knowledge and understanding of research government including GDPR and HRA ethical approvals.
Qualifications required
You will be educated with a Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification), or higher qualification in a relevant discipline
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE
Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.
Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad
Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal
We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Professor David Wellsted, Head of the Health Research Methods Unit (07394 360987 or d.m.wellsted@herts.ac.uk), or Megan Smith (m.smith25@herts.ac.uk).
Closing Date: 21 January 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Reference Number: REQ000489
Date advert placed: 23 December 2025
Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
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