University of Leeds

About us The King’s Health Partners Clinical Trials Office (KHP-CTO) is a collaboration between King’s College London, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Established to provide a single interface for those wishing to conduct clinical research within the partner organisations, and to ensure that there are common, efficient processes for the set up and administration of clinical trials. About the role To act as a single point of contact for a large and diverse portfolio of commercial clinical trials in set up across the Partner Organisations. To ensure feasibility assessments are conducted robustly to King’s Health Partner’s SOPs and to develop systems and processes to increase speed and efficiency of the feasibility process. To set up new commercial trials, including the review of contractual and financial terms and assessing, arranging and confirming local capacity and capability Responsible for providing an effective, high quality, timely and efficient contractual and financial/budgetary service to investigators, companies and contract research organisations seeking to conduct commercial trials in any of the Partner Organisations To review and negotiate commercial trial budgets and contracts in accordance with the National Contract Value Review process and ensure accurate completion To review and negotiate commercial trial budgets for contract amendments in accordance the National Contract Value Review process. To review and negotiate ad hoc agreements where needed, including PIC Agreements and ensure accurate completion The ensure the set-up and administration of Commerical trials is in compliance with the relevant legal, regulatory and internal governance. To work closely with academic, clinical and other staff, at all levels and across the partner organisations, providing appropriate advice and developing effective working relationships to help grow clinical research activity. To work closely with contract research organisations and commercial sponsors To ensure internal databases are kept up to date to track trial status and document relevant information. To provide day to day line management of one direct report. Mentor and develop new and existing team members, conducting annual PDR’s and all aspects of performance management To act as an ambassador for KHP-CTO To maintain a working knowledge of prevailing regulations, guidance, best practices and GCP standards regarding the conduct of clinical trials To actively contribute to the wider KHP-CTO team, working flexibly and proactively The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an a fixed term contract for one year. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Educated to degree level or possess equivalent relevant experience in clinical trials Excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to manage a large and diverse Proficient negotiator with ability to influence and excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills – tactful and being able to deal with a wide range of people in an enthusiastic and helpful manner and the ability to build successful relationships Demonstrably high levels of accuracy and attention to detail Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically. Knowledge, understanding and experience of the legal, regulatory, and statutory governance of clinical trials. Including GCP. Strong computer skills (proficient with MS word, Excel and web-based applications). Desirable criteria Experience of commercial clinical trial set up. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant contract templates and commercial costing model Experience of line management Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £45,031 - £52,514 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133885 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Alex Hickman Contact Details: alexander.hickman@kcl.ac.uk

Introduction As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.  The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an industry innovation research project where you will be part of the research team to develop software platforms for supporting multi-user AR/VR applications. Key Responsibilities Participate in the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Undertake one of the three responsibilities: Develop an interactive metaverse application for online education, team collaboration, and workplace training with a focus on real-time interactive simulation. (app developer) Design, build, and implement a multiplayer architecture and backend services for a real-time AR/VR multiplayer system. (network engineer) Design, build, and implement the the game engine for both client and server. (game engine software engineer) Perform testing Perform documentation and optionally publishing paper to international conferences/journals. Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Requirements A degree in Computer Science or relevant field Experience with software development life cycle For app developer role: Strong knowledge in C++ and/or Javascript for 3D/VR applications (e.g., babylon.js, A-Frame, etc.) will be an advantage Experience in developing XR app for teaching & learning/training. Experience developing optimized modules in C#/C++ within Unity and/or Unreal Engine Experience with database management systems For network engineer role: Experience in computer networking, multiplayer architecture, and backend services Experience in connecting backend to various internal and external services and microservices. Deep knowledge in computer network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, and other relevant network protocols). Expertise in handling latency, packet loss, and synchronization issues. Expertise in designing a scalable server architecture for handling thousands to millions of concurrent players, Load balancing, auto-scaling, and server instance management. Expertise in securing a multiplayer game network system. Knowledge of encryption techniques to ensure data in transit remains confidential. Prevention measures against common threats like DDoS attacks, SQL injection, and cheating. Experience in multiplayer game services such as Azure PlayFab, AWS GameLift, Google Cloud Servers, and other similar services. Strong knowledge in C++ will be an advantage. Experience with database management systems Familiarity with core engine technologies such as engine architecture and streaming. Familiarity in developing optimized modules in C#/C++ within Unity and/or Unreal Engine. For game engine software engineer: Strong knowledge in C++ and/or Javascript for 3D/VR applications (e.g., babylon.js, A-Frame, etc.) will be an advantage 3D engine development experience Familiarity with core engine technologies such as engine architecture, multi threading, streaming, computer graphics and advanced real-time rendering techniques Experience developing optimized modules in C#/C++ within Unity and/or Unreal Engine Experience with database management systems

About us: King’s College London is a world-renowned university that delivers exceptional education and world-leading research. We are committed to creating positive and sustainable change in our local and global communities through outstanding education, impactful research and genuine service to society. This role is based within Finance, specifically the Financial Strategy, Planning and Performance department. The Department is responsible for ensuring that King’s is managing it’s finances appropriately and that financially informed decisions are made. About the role: The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to the full range of management accounting work within the university. Working closely with other members of the management accounting community, the role provides useful information to faculty/directorate managers to improve their decision-making, planning and control. We are seeking a curious, enthusiastic, and approachable management accounting assistant with excellent oral and written communication skills to join our Finance Business Partnering (Operations) team at King’s. You will be working in a diverse, fast-paced and dynamic environment, using a range of skills to deliver quality financial support to discerning and demanding customers. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of accounting concepts and promote the understanding of financial knowledge within directorates in their communication with non-financial stakeholders. You should have experience of working with a financial accounting system and in exporting data to produce meaningful reports to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. Working closely with Finance Business Partners, you will respond in a timely manner to meet our budget holder needs. This will include answering queries, performing reconciliations, staff approvals, updating the staff forecast tool, processing journals, budget and forecast movements, assisting with general month end tasks, creation of new activity codes, assisting with coding changes and restructures and the provision of management accounting information. ​​​The role holder will be based at Lavington Street in Central London and is currently expected to work 2 days per week on-site with the remainder of time working remotely. As required by the business, the post holder is required to work flexibly with regards to pattern or location. This is a full time post and you will be offered an indefinite contract. About you:  To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Highly numerate, as evidenced by qualifications in Mathematics at GCSE and A level, or equivalent; or AAT Level 3 or equivalent. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills Confidence working under pressure and to tight deadlines Skills and experience working with a financial accounting package in the provision of financial reports and the ability to learn new systems quickly Strong Excel skills with an ability to extract and manipulate financial information in spreadsheets including pivot tables An ability to communicate general financial issues and accounting terminology to non-finance staff in language that they can understand Some experience of management accounting gained within a finance department, or evidence of other relevant experience Experience of dealing with a number of finance queries from a wide variety of stakeholders in a timely, methodical manner ensuring a high degree of accuracy Desirable criteria Proficient Excel user, comfortable with lookups, pivot tables, sumifs Curious, questioning nature, a willingness to challenge assumptions and seek clarity A strong desire to learn and develop, particularly in management accounting and finance systems A proactive approach to problem solving Attention to detail and accuracy Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held in the third week in January 2026. Grade and Salary: £34,713 - £38,127 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133825 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Catherine Cunningham Contact Details: catherine.1.cunningham@kcl.ac.uk