UK Biobank

Administration

• You’ll provide administrative and scientific review support across the Epidemiology and Researcher Enablement teams, helping ensure research applications and annual reports are reviewed thoroughly and efficiently.
• This is an interdisciplinary role where you’ll gain exposure to the breadth and scope of research conducted using UK Biobank data — processing thousands of applications and reports each year.
• You’ll work closely with colleagues across Access and Epidemiology, providing scientific input and ensuring databases and records remain accurate and up to date.
• You’ll also engage with senior stakeholders across UK Biobank and NDPH, contributing to smooth day-to-day operations within a quality-focused environment aligned to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards.
• Supporting the scientific review of research applications seeking access to UK Biobank data.
• Reviewing annual reports and outputs from researchers currently accessing UKB data.
• Providing scientific advice to researchers worldwide regarding study conduct and available data and samples.
• Maintaining and updating databases of publications generated using UK Biobank data.
• Ensuring records and documentation remain accurate and current.
• Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders across Access and Epidemiology teams.
• Supporting adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 quality standards and contributing to continuous process improvement.

Research Administrator, Epidemiology

Data Analyst

• Working with UK Biobank IT and Epidemiology teams to clean, validate and refine large amounts of data from a variety of sources for inclusion in the UK Biobank resource to ensure data are error-free, consistent and well-documented.
• Writing queries to interrogate the study resource and performing analyses for internal use.
• Checking, extracting and manipulating the data for external researchers.
• Documenting and maintaining records of all changes to the UK Biobank resource and associated processes in a well-structured manner.
• Responding to data queries from researchers wishing to use the resource to address a wide range of research questions.
• Producing technical reports on data management and procedures.
• Providing clear annotation of data-fields and supporting documentation for the data in the UK Biobank resource.
• Managing the transfer of data to and from researchers, where appropriate.
• Exploring IT and data management tools for handling large and complex datasets.
• Delivering training sessions and providing guidance to external researchers on the origins and interpretation of UK Biobank data.

Systems Engineer

• Supporting the end-to-end implementation of a new finance system.
• Leading data migration activities, including mapping, cleansing, validating, and reconciling data from legacy systems.
• Administering user access, permissions, and role security across finance systems.
• Designing and developing automated financial reports and dashboards to support business decision-making.
• Creating standard and ad hoc reports using tools such as Power BI and Excel.
• Supporting finance and non-finance colleagues through system training and guidance during implementation and beyond.

Finance Systems Analyst

Manager

• Developing the Press Office: help shape how a newly formed but very successful Press Office embeds best practice by bringing in your expertise. You will define how we manage information, relationships, workflows and analysis so that the team is ready to seize opportunities, respond to emerging issues and maximise its impact.
• Team management & oversight: line manage the Press Officer, providing day-to-day oversight and guidance; ensure clear workflow, prioritisation and development opportunities; lead press office operations in the absence of the Head of Press.
• Proactive storytelling to build profile: find and champion compelling stories; identify media opportunities aligned with UK Biobank’s strategic goals; work directly with researchers and spokespeople to shape narratives that resonate with key audiences, ensuring they are briefed and trained for media.
• Press materials & copywriting: draft high-quality press releases, statements, op-eds and briefings; ensure alignment with organisational voice and messaging. Coordinate sign off systems and manage distribution once agreed.
• Coverage monitoring & evaluation: lead strategic reporting and analysis of media coverage trends and insights; prepare briefings for colleagues including senior leadership on implications and opportunities; evaluate impact of media activities across key channels and audiences.

Research Administrator, Epidemiology

Data Analyst

Finance Systems Analyst

Press Manager