Industry and Engagement Manager | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer:
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Manchester, M13 9WL
Pay:
Contract Type:
Contract
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
Yes
Closing Date:
01/05/2026
About this job
The postholder will play a key role within the UKCRF Network Operations Team, working closely with Work Package Leads and the Industry Operations Manager to support delivery of the NIHR UKCRF Network Industry Strategy.
The role will contribute to building and maintaining effective systems and partnerships that support collaborative working with industry and charity partners across the UK and Ireland.
The postholder will support coordination and engagement activity across the UKCRF Network, helping to strengthen links between Clinical Research Facilities, NIHR partners and external stakeholders, and ensuring Network activity aligns with national priorities for early‑phase and experimental medicine research.
The role will operate across organisational boundaries, supporting delivery of agreed objectives and contributing to the Network’s ambition to enhance industry engagement, inclusive research delivery and system‑wide collaboration.
The post holder will lead and support activity to enable faster, more consistent and more effective set‑up and delivery of early‑phase and ATIMP trials across the UKCRF Network.
This will include supporting implementation of the UK Commercial Trial Pathway for experimental medicine.
The role will build, develop and maintain effective working relationships with Life Sciences industry partners and CRF leaders, acting as a key point of contact and supporting structured engagement across the Network.
The post holder will contribute to the maintenance and effective use of the Network’s capacity and capability intelligence, ensuring information reflects current CRF activity and is used to inform engagement, planning, decision‑making and responses to industry enquiries.
The post holder will lead and support engagement activity across the UKCRF Network membership, including meetings, workshops, webinars and events, to promote collaboration, shared learning and alignment with Network priorities.
They will work closely with Work Package Leads and colleagues across the Operations Team to support delivery of agreed objectives, milestones and reporting requirements.
The role will also support the Network’s inclusion and involvement activity, working with colleagues to promote public, patient and cross‑CRF involvement and inclusive practice in engagement with stakeholders and industry partners.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe.
We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services.
Our 30,000+ strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.
You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions.
You’ll work collaboratively with clinical and non‑clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued.
We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success.
You’ll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.
Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
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