Study Delivery and Governance Lead

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the development, submission and oversight of the AHS Research Tissue Bank application, coordinate ethical approvals and ongoing amendments, and provide governance leadership to support study development and delivery.
• Oversee elements of study set up and delivery, supporting the development of piloting tools and protocols, and addressing operational and logistical considerations necessary for successful delivery.
• Line-manage Research Officers and Senior Research Officers, contributing to a cohesive, high-functioning team.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans for governance and study-delivery workstreams, identify and mitigate risks, and prepare reports for AHS governance structures.

This role ensures the Adolescent Health Study meets the highest ethical, governance and regulatory standards, enabling the creation of a globally leading open science data platform that will advance understanding of adolescent health and wellbeing.

Required skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in research governance, NHS research ethics management, clinical research management or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience drafting protocols, participant documents and regulatory submissions.
• Strong understanding of ethical and regulatory frameworks including the Human Tissue Act, UK GDPR, and NHS research ethics processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear guidance.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with experience managing competing priorities.
• Experience in risk identification and mitigation within research programmes.
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field.
• Experience line managing or supervising staff.

Full time role with flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be required across several geographical locations in the UK. Travel may be required to AHS locations, fieldwork sites and partner organisations.