Research, Data Governance and Technology Manager

Research, Data Governance and Technology Manager

London

£50,956

Working hours – Full time (35 hours per week). Standard working hours between 9am – 5pm.

Working arrangements – London, hybrid homeworking (minimum 6 days a month in office).

Introduction

The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is recruiting a Research, Data Governance and Technology Manager to support our Research and Development (R&D) function. The role requires the post-holder to be comfortable managing staff, large complex datasets and to work cross-departmentally to support high-quality research, data governance and digital transformation.

Purpose and scope

You will play a key role in delivering the Federation’s R&D priorities, including the creation of research-grade datasets, data analysis and oversee the governance of data used in postgraduate medical education research.

Key responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Lead the transition from traditional data management systems to modern, virtual data environments (e.g. data warehousing).
• Oversee research and data analysis projects.
• Manage data governance frameworks, implementing protocols, audits and system improvements.
• Oversee data lifecycle processes: collection, cleaning, integration, analysis and storage.
• Provide expert advice on data governance, data management and analytical approaches to senior stakeholders.
• Develop strategies for managing large and complex datasets in line with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to research outputs including publications and grant applications.
• Line manage and support staff to deliver R&D aims and outcomes.
• Communicate complex concepts or analytical findings clearly to non-technical audiences.

About you

You will bring strong technical expertise and leadership to the role, with the ability to work across teams and with senior stakeholders.

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative or research-focused discipline.
• Strong interest or experience of working in a postgraduate educational or healthcare environment.
• Strong experience managing research or data analysis projects.
• In-depth knowledge of UK data governance legislation.
• Advanced skills in statistical and data tools (e.g. R, SPSS, SQL, Power BI, Excel).
• Experience managing and analysing large datasets.
• Proven experience of line management and delivering project outcomes.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.

Desirable

• Experience of drafting research grant applications.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with cloud-based or advanced analytics platforms.
• Understanding of UK postgraduate medical education or the NHS.

Closing date: 13 July 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: 18 July 2026

Interviewing date: Expected 20, 21 and 22 July 2026

Please note that this is a critical role which we want to appoint as soon as possible. We will review applications upon receipt, and we may shortlist and invite candidates to attend an interview whilst the advert is still live. We therefore recommend early applications as the vacancy may close before the listed closing date.

The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

The RCP is all about our people – our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.