Research Project Assistant

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a part-time Research Project Assistant to support healthcare research projects. The role involves administrative tasks, meeting preparation, and customer service. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, experience in administration, and the ability to manage confidential information. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

16 days of annual leave, plus bank holiday

Healthcare support through Benenden Health

Up to 12% pension contribution

Hybrid and flexible working

Wellbeing hour once a week

Cycle to work and employee discounts schemes

Training and development opportunities

Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple administrative tasks and prioritising workload.
• Confident communicator with high levels of customer service.
• Experience in handling confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Act as secretary for committees, drafting agendas and minutes.
• Provide administrative support to assigned research projects.
• Respond to general enquiries and act as first point of contact.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Customer Service

Organisational Skills

Job description

Job Description

Research Project Assistant

Salary: £15,386 p.a.

Location: Hybrid Working - Remote / London

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time (16 hours, 3 days)

How to Apply

If you believe that you are the right person for this role, please submit your CV and Cover Letter by Friday, 30 May 2025.

Please note that the close date could be subject to change depending on the success of the recruitment process.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience in managing multiple administrative tasks and can prioritise their workload. They will be a confident communicator, both written and verbal, and offer high levels of customer service. You will be an organised individual who can organise meetings and can take accurate minutes.

Our client is looking for a proactive individual who has experience in handling confidential information with discretion. This individual will have excellent time management skills and can meet tight deadlines.

If this sounds like you, apply today!

About the Role

This role supports the efficient delivery of healthcare research projects and other ongoing workstreams within the Research Team. This includes general administration, meeting preparation and note taking, and answering queries.

Key tasks and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

1. Act as secretary, or deputy to all committees, sub-groups or meetings relating to assigned projects, including drafting agendas and minutes, and document management.
2. Provide administrative support to all assigned research projects.
3. Respond to general enquiries and act as a first point of contact for all assigned projects and other research-related matters.
4. Provide high quality, day-to-day helpdesk and inbox service to research projects as required.
5. Provide first line support to research project data entry web-tool users, including, capturing and logging user problems and proactively dealing with user issues.

They are ideally looking for someone with the following experience, knowledge, and skills:

• Experience of handling administrative work of a considerable variety and prioritising successfully.
• Experience of supporting designated projects or programme of work.
• Experience of organising meetings and note taking.
• Experience in a public facing role and/or customer service.
• Experience of dealing with confidential and/or sensitive data.
• Proven, self-starter and team player who sets and delivers high standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management, including ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

The Package

This is a part-time, permanent position with a competitive employee benefits package, which includes (but is not limited to):

• 16 days of annual leave, plus bank holiday
• Healthcare support through Benenden Health
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Wellbeing hour once a week
• Cycle to work and employee discounts schemes
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes

About the College

Our client is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK. They are the third largest medical royal college in the UK by membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000 Fellows and Members, they ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.

They value diversity, equality, and inclusion, and it is an integral part of their culture. They welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, religion, marital status, or parental responsibilities, to promote an inclusive and representative environment.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, they are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date. Please note that the closing date is subject to change.

Applicants must reside and have the right to work in the UK. No agencies please.