(8) Months Specific Purpose Whole-Time Post The CRF-UCC is now seeking a dynamic candidate for the key position of Centre Manager (Senior Research Coordinator) to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the Centre. The Centre Manager will manage and ensure full implementation of grant award conditions, as well as relevant UCC Finance, Procurement, HR, IT, Research and Health & Safety policies and procedures. The Centre Manager will engage effectively with key stakeholders and funders. As a member of the CRF Management team they will contribute operational expertise in the development and implementation of organisational policies, practices, projects, delivery of KPIs, reporting and the development of funding proposals. The Centre Manager will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of CRF-UCC strategy and to contribute to business development. The Centre Manager will also play a key role in the implementation of the CRF's reporting schedule in line with its research programme, ensuring that the scope and timelines of all research projects are on schedule, and that the CRF complies fully with mandatory reporting requirements. They will also manage CRF facilities ensuring maintenance and lease arrangements are in place. The Centre Manager may be asked to support other aspects of the CRFs work when relevant and the appointee will be expected to have a flexible approach in this regard. The ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, very organised and capable of managing a heavy and diverse workload. She/He will be able to work under pressure and be able to effectively manage many competing demands simultaneously. Project title: SRC (Centre Manager) - HRB Clinical Research Facility (CRF-UCC) Duration: (8) Months Specific Purpose Whole-Time Post with possibility of extension beyond that dependant on funding. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Joanne Walsh Crowley, Interim Director CRF-UCC. Email: For further information on the Department: HRB Clinical Research Facility - University College Cork | HRB CRF-C at UCC University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives. Appointment will be made on a personal rate of €88,429 per annum. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy. We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal ( Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to, quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, May 1st, 2026. No late applications will be accepted. 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