Diabetes Research Programme Administrator — CNC Focus

University of Leicester; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

The University of Leicester is seeking a Programme Administrator to support administrative activities across NIHR programmes in the Diabetes Research Centre. You will handle enquiries, coordinate meetings and events, prepare documentation and presentations, and support financial processes including invoicing and budget monitoring.

You will bring relevant administrative experience and be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders in a healthcare research environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant administrative experience supported by academic or vocational qualifications.
• Experience of working within a healthcare environment is advantageous.
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries and provide high-quality administrative support.
• Coordinate meetings and events.
• Prepare documentation and presentations.
• Maintain accurate records and manage information.
• Support invoicing, reporting and budget monitoring.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Budget monitoring

Event coordination

Education

Academic or vocational qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Administrative systems

Job description

The University of Leicester is seeking a Programme Administrator to support administrative activities across NIHR programmes in the Diabetes Research Centre. You will handle enquiries, coordinate meetings and events, prepare documentation and presentations, and support financial processes including invoicing and budget monitoring.

You will bring relevant administrative experience and be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders in a healthcare research environment.