DATAMIND TRE & MHG Observatory Programme Manager

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term post until May 2028 working full-time.

Swansea University is seeking an experienced and strategic Programme Manager to lead the next phase of the DATAMIND Trusted Research Environment (TRE), a national platform supporting secure, privacy-preserving mental health research. The role will be based within the Secure eResearch Platform (SeRP) team at Swansea University, a nationally recognised leader in secure data infrastructure supporting large-scale health research. DATAMIND is funded through the Office for Life Sciences Mental Health Goals Programme and is currently funded until March 2030, providing a strong platform for sustained programme development.

Reporting to Professor Ann John and based at the Singleton Campus in a hybrid role, you will provide both strategic direction and operational leadership for the TRE. Working across academic, technical, clinical and policy communities, you will manage a small core team and collaborate closely with wider partners to deliver a high-performing, trusted service.

This role sits at the intersection of research, digital infrastructure and public good. You will shape the long-term vision for the platform while ensuring strong governance, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance. You will also develop sustainable service models, oversee information security standards, and support the continued growth and national reputation of DATAMIND.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a nationally significant research infrastructure within a research-intensive university, and to make a meaningful contribution to improving the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental health conditions

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

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