Approvals Administrator

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A health research approvals organization in Bristol is seeking a full-time professional for a permanent role in the HRA Approvals Service. The position involves delivering HRA approval, supporting the Confidentiality Advisory Group, refining systems for researchers, and providing guidance and training to applicants. The ideal candidate should demonstrate capability in these areas, as CVs will not be considered for shortlisting. This role is a significant opportunity to impact the research environment positively.

Responsibilities

• Delivering HRA Approval.
• Supporting the Confidentiality Advisory Group.
• Refining systems and processes for researchers.
• Providing guidance and training to applicants.
• Collaborating with external partners.

Job description

£27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year, £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 28/01/2026

About this job

This role sits within the HRA Approvals Service directorate which consists of various teams that all work together to provide the appropriate approval for health research in England and, for some applications, across the UK.

The directorate is responsible for:

• Delivering HRA Approval
• Supporting the Confidentiality Advisory Group and advising on the use of confidential patient information without consent
• Working to refine the systems and processes researchers need to follow to ensure a swift, robust and simple experience
• Providing guidance to applicants
• Providing training
• Working collaboratively with external partners to improve the research environment

To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.

In submitting your application with us, please note the following:

We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.

Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted.

You will be considered based only on the information in your application form.

CVs will not be considered. The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.