DHVL Research Coordinator

Job details

Posted 17 December 2025
Salary Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum
End date 26 January 2026

Location:

Glasgow
Job Type: Management Professional & Administrative
Reference: 189914
Expiry: 26 January 2026 at 23:45

The DHVL Research Coordinator will support the successful delivery of the DHVL research portfolio by providing high quality project coordination and administrative support to ensure that projects are scoped and delivered on time and in line with governance and funder requirements. The postholder will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including academic researchers, NHS, SMEs and commercial organisations to help manage project timelines, coordinate resources and support the monitoring and evaluation of project outcomes.

Additionally, the post holder will support research funding application submissions through close working with University and NHS Research Governance teams.

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities across a portfolio of DHVL projects, ensuring key milestones, deliverables, and timelines are monitored and met.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate project documentation including project plans, risk registers, Gantt charts and status reports ensuring that mitigations and actions are actioned effectively.
• Support the collation, analysis, and reporting of project data and performance metrics, contributing to both internal and external reporting requirements.
• Liaise with project partners, clinical collaborators, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient information flow, scheduling of activities, and timely follow-up of actions.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained in line with funder, audit, GDPR requirements and assist with audit preparation and compliance tracking.
• Support the preparation and costing of funding applications (grant and commercial) in collaboration with DHVL Management and central teams.
• Work with University and NHS Research Governance teams to ensure that appropriate permissions and approvals are in place for all research projects including provision of support to project teams to navigate ethics, Safe Haven access and information governance requirements.
• Support the DHVL in the set‑up and facilitation of meetings, events and workshops following up on any actions and developing feedback mechanisms as appropriate.
• Provide general administrative support e.g. drafting of high‑level correspondence, preparation of documents and presentations and summary documents to a clear brief using established templates/standards where available and create non‑standard formats as required.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of standardised tools, templates, and systems to enhance project delivery and continuous improvement and identify opportunities for process enhancement, drawing on lessons learned and stakeholder feedback to improve future project delivery.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the team / Line Manager.

• A1:
  Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 8 (SVQ 4, HND) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role OR ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills through personal development and progression in a similar related role(s).
• A2:
  Good understanding of project planning and management.
• A3:
  Knowledge and understanding of UK clinical research legal and ethical requirements.
• A4:
  Strong understanding of risk and issue management in project settings.
• A5:
  Familiarity with digital health, healthtech, research, or innovation environments.

• B1:
  Completed Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or Good Research Practice (GRP) training.
• B2:
  Knowledge of NHS data access and research processes.

• C1:
  Excellent written communication skills to prepare and present complex information and produce clear project management artefacts.
• C2:
  Excellent organisational and coordinating skills and ability to organise documents and data in a clear…