JOB NEWS: The University of Sunderland is hiring a Community Recruitment Lead to support a major research project tackling prostate cancer inequalities
The University of Sunderland is hiring a Community Recruitment Lead to support a major research project tackling prostate cancer inequalities.
The role is part-time (18.5 hours per week, 0.5 FTE) and pays £27,855–£30,343 per year pro rata. It is a 30-month fixed-term post beginning 1 March 2026, supporting the PROCAN-B+ study funded by Prostate Cancer Research. The position is primarily remote, with occasional travel, weekend and evening work required.
The post involves recruiting participants within one of the study regions (North East England, London or Scotland), supporting follow-up, engaging with community organisations, facilitating PPIE activity, supporting data collection, maintaining accurate documentation, and attending project meetings as part of a multi-institution research team.
Applicants should be confident working within diverse communities, able to build relationships, maintain records, support intervention delivery, and assist with recruitment logistics throughout the study.
The university offers 31 days’ annual leave plus closure days and bank holidays, pension scheme, lifestyle benefits platform, discounts on medical plans, and discounted CitySpace Fitness membership. It emphasises an inclusive, supportive working culture.
The closing date is Sunday 4 January 2026. To apply, click here.
