Training and Education Manager

The UK Clinical Research Facility (UKCRF) Network supports over 55 CRFs across the UK and Ireland, promoting excellence in clinical research delivery. The Network provides operational guidance, supports study placement, facilitates industry and charity partnerships, delivers workforce training, and enables CRFs to adopt new tools and processes, ensuring CRFs can deliver early phase and complex trials efficiently and safely.

Operating within a rapidly changing NHS and national clinical research landscape, the Network works to support workforce capability across Clinical Research Facilities through high-quality training, educational resources, and operational tools. The Training and Education Manager will lead the development and delivery of training programmes, educational resources, and workforce development initiatives that support clinical research delivery and national priorities.

The Training and Education Manager will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of education, training, and workforce development activity across the UKCRF Network. The postholder will work closely with CRF Directors, Managers, Education Leads, and national stakeholders to develop training programmes, educational resources, operational tools, and guidance that support high-quality clinical research delivery across the UK and Ireland.

The role will support workforce capability, promote best practice, and contribute to national initiatives that improve study set-up and delivery. The postholder will also identify training needs, support adoption of Network resources, and work collaboratively with partners across the research infrastructure to maximise impact and reach.

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 - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.

We deliver care to over 1 million patients \& users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus 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. You’ll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.

We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sophie Black Job title: Network Operations Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07715057500