Hybrid Part-Time Research Project Coordinator

1st Homecare; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Training & mentoring

Employer contributory pension

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Refer a Friend Bonus

Recognition initiatives

Job summary

Real Life Options is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Research Project Lead on multiple research projects across the organisation. Hybrid/flexible working with occasional UK travel is offered.

This 2-year fixed term contract is part-time at 21 hours per week, with a salary of £15,120 per annum. The role focuses on organising meetings, maintaining project records, coordinating communications and providing high-quality administrative support within a cooperative, values-led

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Research Project Lead.
• Organise and coordinate meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Prepare agendas, record minutes and monitor the completion of agreed actions.
• Maintain project plans, action logs, risk registers and other project documentation.
• Support the collection, collation and organisation of research data and information.
• Coordinate communications with internal colleagues, people supported by Real Life Options, external partners and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, briefing papers and project updates.
• Manage project records and ensure information is accurate, up to date and stored appropriately.
• Monitor key deadlines and milestones, highlighting any risks or delays to the Research Project Lead.
• Provide general administrative support including diary management, correspondence and document formatting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Real Life Options is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Research Project Lead on multiple research projects across the organisation. Hybrid/flexible working with occasional UK travel is offered.

This 2-year fixed term contract is part-time at 21 hours per week, with a salary of £15,120 per annum. The role focuses on organising meetings, maintaining project records, coordinating communications and providing high-quality administrative support within a cooperative, values-led