Commercialisation Administrator (SC5031)

UEA; Norwich; On-site; Full time

Job description

Salary from £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378, pro rata

About the Role:

Research and Innovation Division
Research and Innovation Services
Commercialisation Administrator
Ref: SC5031
Salary on appointment will be £26,707 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum (pro rata)UEA’s Research and Innovation Service are looking to recruit a Commercialisation Administrator to provide high quality, flexible administrative support to the commercialisation team to ensure that the potential of UEA’s intellectual property is realised and generates benefits to UEA, the economy and society.
If successful, you will support the team through diary and events management, drafting documents and reports, monitoring financial data and reporting. You will assist with training, marketing and the monitoring and administration of commercialisation projects and being the team’s first point of contact for internal and external enquiries. The role will require excellent communication skills.
You must have two A levels at grades A-E, and five GCSE passes at grades A-C (including mathematics and English), or equivalent qualifications or equivalent level experience. In addition, you will have recent experience of working in a busy clerical or administrative role, well developed organisational skills, and demonstrable numeracy and financial processing skills. Self-motivated to work independently without close supervision, using own initiative to resolve simple problems, discretion and respect for confidentiality are essential requirements of the role. Applicants will be expected to satisfy all essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
This part-time (0.6 FTE) post is available on a fixed-term basis from 21 September 2026 to 31 May 2028.

Benefits include:

• 44 days annual leave pro rata inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 1 September 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Joita Dey, Head of Intellectual Property and Commercialisation via [e-mail] .

Salary from £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378, pro rata

Salary will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum (pro rata)

Vacancy Type

Indefinite

Function

Management and Senior Administrative (ALC)

School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Salary on appointment will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum