The Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) is a UK Cancer Research Collaboration (UKCRC) registered unit and was set up in 2006 to design and conduct academically led clinical trials. The Unit employs trial managers, data managers, statisticians, regulatory staff and administrative support staff. We manage a growing portfolio of multi-centre clinical trials that will directly influence routine clinical practice. The Unit is core funded by Cancer Research UK, has support funding from the NHS National Institute for Health Research, and is based at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to work within the CTU. You will work with other colleagues in a team supporting our trial management team and will take responsibility for providing high quality administrative support across a range of activities.

About You

You will be a team player with a keen eye for detail and a flexible, can-do attitude. You will have excellent IT and inter-personal skills with a commitment to providing excellent customer service. Previous work experience within an administrative or secretarial support role within a research environment is required.

Terms of Appointment

The employing organisation is the University of Southampton which offers a competitive salary, pension scheme and other benefits. The post is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a full-time post, but part time may be considered.

The CTU is part of a strong research environment in Southampton which includes the Cancer Research UK Clinical Centre, Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre, Welcome Trust Clinical Research Facility and strong NHS R&D Management.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Nicole Keyworth, Portfolio Lead on n.e.keyworth@soton.ac.uk.

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

Your role

You’ll be joining a university that is highly ranked in the UK for consultancy income generated and that has started 80 spinout and start-up companies since 2000. Your work could touch pioneering developments in cancer immunology, respiratory medicine, next generation diagnostics, clean energy and sustainability, marine, photonics and electronics and computer science.

You will:

• work closely with Innovate UK senior leadership to align planned activity with the strategic research, innovation, and skills priorities of Innovate UK and UKRI.
• work alongside IUK senior leadership, delivery partners and key stakeholders build relationships across UKRI, accelerators, investors, incubators and the wider university spin out ecosystem across London, southern England and southern Wales.
• build long-term partnerships with key regional and national funding organisations to maximise opportunities for external funding, long-term financial sustainability, and delivery of commercial outcomes.
• Lead strategic level projects from initial creation to impact outcomes at the end. 
• Work with early stage deep-tech and life science university spinouts, supporting them to establish and grow, and help them as they secure funding, build their teams and enter the market.
• Work at a national level on the Innovation-to-Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) programme and lead on building a national ICURe alumni engagement strategy.

About You

This role is a senior, strategic level role where you will bring networks across the whole of our region, and have excellent contacts with partners such as UKRI, PSREs and nationally focused accelerators. Regional government economic development contacts would also be valuable You should have substantial experience of working with investment and with spin out companies.

• You should be self-starting and able to develop relationships swiftly
• You should have the ability to work successfully from home but also be willing to travel regularly within the southern region and London, as well as occasional national travel.
• If you have a relevant degree or professional qualification and a keen interest in the InnovateUK ICURe programme then we’d like to hear from you.

In return, you can look forward to an excellent benefits package and a flexible home/office hybrid model supporting real work/life balance.

Our vision and mission at the University of Southampton is to have a community where staff and students feel welcome, supported and valued. This environment fosters a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual.

Please apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Rosy Jones, email: rosy.jones@setsquared.co.uk

Closing Date: 29 Apr 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £59,966 to £74,851 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term to 31/03/2027

We require a Radiation Protection / Health and Safety Officer to join our team of health & safety professionals. In addition to specialist radiation knowledge, you will need to be able to apply general expertise in health and safety to support the University activities.

The role is responsible for development, implementation and review of the radiation protection management system that ensures the University maintains its compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016

Main responsibilities:

• In liaison with the external RPA/RWA, to provide radiation protection advice and support to a wide range of research streams, and to promote continuous improvement of measures to reduce risk and exposure to ALARP.
• To manage the University’s Environmental Permits for radioactive waste disposal, and to provide oversight of its radiation protection management system.
• In liaison with the RWA, to provide advice on the best available techniques for management and disposal of radioactive waste to ensure compliance with the University’s Permits.
• To coordinate provision of dosimetry across the University.
• To carry out internal audits and inspections of the Faculties working with ionising radiations.
• To develop and deliver radiation protection training.
• To liaise with relevant regulators, including EA, HSE, CTSA and Fire Service.
• To provide general health and safety advice to academic schools and professional services within the University.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have a proven track record of radiation protection and health and safety expertise, ideally in an education or research environment. Suitable applicants from other sectors will be considered. Applications from individuals working towards RPA/RWA accreditation will also be considered. NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent) would be desirable, but is not a requirement.

Closing Date: 29 Apr 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Permanent

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Student Engagement Manager to help shape and strengthen how we engage with our diverse student community. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the student journey at a Russell Group institution, working within a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas and expertise will make a tangible difference.

The role

Reporting to the Head of Student Engagement, the Student Engagement Manager will lead the coordination, delivery, and development of student communication and engagement activity across the University. You will design and implement strategies that enhance students’ sense of belonging, support their studies, and strengthen their connection to the wider university community.

You will develop and deliver impactful engagement initiatives across multiple channels, creating high-quality, inclusive content that supports students throughout their university journey. Using insight and data, you will evaluate the effectiveness of activities and campaigns, ensuring feedback and analytics shape continual improvement.

The role includes developing frameworks that support strong engagement practice institution-wide. You will work closely with academic and professional colleagues, guiding them on embedding engagement and communication principles into key projects, campaigns, and student-facing processes.

As part of the Student Experience Directorate, you will also support reputation management, occasionally through urgent, crisis communications and play a key role in major University events such as Welcome, Open Days, and Graduation.

About you

You'll have a genuine passion for working collaboratively with students and have a strong experience in a communications, engagement or marketing role, ideally within an education setting or large organisation. Skilled at building relationships quickly, you will work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across the University and the Students’ Union to deliver shared goals. Your creativity and experience in producing innovative, audience-focused communications campaigns will help you engage students in meaningful and exciting ways.

Highly organised and proactive, you are comfortable managing multiple priorities, working independently, and using insight and initiative to solve problems and generate new ideas. You will also be an excellent communicator with strong digital and IT skills. Experience with CRM or digital engagement tools is desirable, and you’ll be flexible in supporting occasional out-of-hours activity when needed. 

What we can offer you

As a university, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

If you wish to have an informal chat about the role, please email Head of Student Engagement, Emily Fitzgerald: e.fitzgerald@soton.ac.uk. 

Closing Date: 22 Apr 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

WorldPop has a diverse portfolio of projects, including large multi-million-pound collaborative projects with partner organisations, such as the Gates Foundation, the Gavi Vaccine Alliances, UN agencies, commercial data providers and other international development organisations.

We are seeking to recruit a Finance Manager to provide effective financial management to WorldPop’s activities. Operationally the post holder will oversee the WorldPop Group finances, seeking to provide financial advice, guidance and management information of funded projects. The post holder will work closely with other areas of Finance supporting the process for the approval of costings and contracts and acting as the focal point of contact for all research and enterprise contracts and international project partners. 

As a successful Business Partner the post holder will work with the WorldPop Senior Leadership Team developing a financial sustainability plan for WorldPop helping the group achieve its strategic financial objectives.

The successful candidate will have experience in financially managing externally funded projects working as part of a programme team and should be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of accounting standards. Candidates with previous experience in higher education accounting, internationally funded project reporting, budget setting and reconciliation will be looked on favourably.

A flexible working pattern at a minimum of 80% full time equivalent will be considered for this role. The successful candidate will be line managed by the Deputy Head of Faculty Finance and work under the supervision of the WorldPop Programme Manager and Director at the Highfield campus of the University of Southampton. The position is currently funded for 24 months with a strong likelihood of extension. 

We offer excellent benefits to make life easier, including a generous holiday allowance of 30 days pro-rata, 6 additional University closure days plus public holidays. We offer access to a generous pension scheme with Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts.

Our flexible working practices, currently including a hybrid working model, where employees split their working time between the office and home, supporting our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our institution as well as our people.

The School of Geography and Environmental Science is committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Geography and Environmental Science | University of Southampton

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies and flexible working. We are a disability confident employer and The School of Geography and Environmental Science holds a bronze Athena SWAN award.

This post is offered on a 30-35 hour per week, fixed term contract basis for 24 months in the first instance with a high likelihood of an ongoing extension.

Closing Date: 14 Apr 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £39,906 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 2 years