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Senior Scientific Training Officer (12-Month FTC)

\nAt UK Biobank, we’re committed to enabling ground-breaking research that transforms global health. We’re looking for a Senior Scientific Training Officer to lead the development and delivery of a world-class researcher training programme empowering scientists and innovators worldwide to access and use our data effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how researchers engage with one of the most important biomedical resources in the world.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how researchers engage with one of the most important biomedical resources in the world.

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Can you do it?

\nReporting to the Head of Researcher Enablement, you’ll design and deliver an impactful training programme that supports researchers across academia, industry, SMEs, and lower income countries.

You’ll act as the lynchpin between subject matter experts and end-users, ensuring complex scientific insights are translated into clear, accessible knowledge. And because this is a newly created role, you’ll bring fresh energy and adaptability to shaping processes, fostering collaboration, and building a training function from the ground up.

You’ll act as the lynchpin between subject matter experts and end-users, ensuring complex scientific insights are translated into clear, accessible knowledge. And because this is a newly created role, you’ll bring fresh energy and adaptability to shaping processes, fostering collaboration, and building a training function from the ground up.

You will be responsible for:

\nProgramme Design and Strategy:Define programme strategy with the Head of Researcher Enablement, engage partners to address user needs (especially underserved communities), develop training activities, and coordinate promotion to the UK Biobank community.
\nCourse Development and Content Creation:Collaborate with experts to develop inclusive training content, choose suitable teaching methods and materials, align materials with UK Biobank standards, and work with Communications Department on professional production and branding.
\nProgramme Delivery and Accessibility:Recruit and support trainers, manage registration and access via the community portal, integrate content into the UK Biobank platform, and work with the Scientific Training Officer to maintain the training hub.
\nTeam Leadership and Collaboration:Line manage the Scientific Training Officer and lead the development and delivery of cross-functional training initiatives that support UK Biobank’s strategic goals and build internal capability.
\nQuality Assurance and Impact Evaluation:Audit training materials for relevance, gather user feedback, and analyse insights to measure impact and drive improvements.

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Is this 'you'?

\nTo be successful, you will have:

A PhD or equivalent in a life sciences or clinical field
Demonstratable experience in designing and developing training within a research environment
Experience of working in collaboration with others to develop and deliver training
Experience of working with researchers
Previous line management experience
Ability to work cross discipline

Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hybrid working is available. Located in Greater Manchester (initially based in Stockport with a move to Manchester Science Park mid to late 2026).

\nOur passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Your Wellbeing Matters to Us

\nWe’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and work-life balance - right from day one. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:

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\n🗓️ 26 Days’ Annual Leave- Plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
\n➕ Holiday Buy Scheme- Purchase up to one additional week of leave per year.
\n🎂 Birthday Leave- Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
\n🏦 USS Pension Scheme- Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan.
\n🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan- Claim back costs for everyday health expenses.
\n👶 Enhanced Family Leave*- Subject to eligibility.
\n🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme- Save on a new bike and accessories.
\n🚆 Season Ticket Loan- Interest-free loan to help with commuting costs.
\n📄 Professional Subscriptions- Reimbursement where applicable.
\n📚 Learning budget- Annual funds for courses, books, or anything else that fuels your personal and professional growth.
\n🏋️ Free On-Site Gym- Stay active with access to our gym facilities.
\n🍽️ Subsidised Canteen Lunches- Enjoy healthy meals at reduced prices.
\n🚗 Free Car Parking- On-site parking available for staff.
\n🛍️ Employee Discounts Portal- Access to savings across retail, travel, and more.
\n📞 Employee Assistance Programme- Confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
\n💉 Annual Flu Vaccination- Stay protected with free flu jabs.
\n🛡️ Life Assurance Cover- Financial protection for your loved ones.

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About UK Biobank

UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants.

The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases – such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life.

UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 350 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.

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