NIHR Administrator

University of Southampton; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 116,000 - 174,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Southampton is inviting applications for a part-time Administrator to support the NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium and the Preconception and Interpregnancy Health Theme. The role is 0.2 FTE with 7 hours per week, hybrid working, and a fixed-term appointment to 31 May 2028.

The successful candidate will assist with day-to-day administration, meetings, and cross-organisation coordination. The ideal applicant will be organised, reliable, and capable of handling a varied workload,

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Reliable and approachable with good communication abilities.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Theme leadership and wider team.
• Maintain well-organised administrative systems and processes; support meetings and activities.
• Coordinate Theme activities across England and Northern Ireland; maintain records and documentation.

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Good communication

Administrative skills

Job description

Applications are invited for a part-time Administrator to join the University of Southampton and support an exciting nationally leading research programme funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

The NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium is a £50 million national initiative bringing together organisations with expertise in research, capacity development and working with people and communities. The Consortium aims to improve maternity outcomes and develop future research leaders, with research focusing on inequalities before, during and after pregnancy.

You will join the Preconception and Interpregnancy Health Theme, which is evaluating a new system-wide blueprint for preconception and interpregnancy care and support.

Working as part of the team, you will provide effective day-to-day administrative support to the Theme leadership and wider team. This will include helping to maintain well-organised administrative systems and processes, supporting meetings and activities, maintaining records and documentation, and assisting with the coordination of Theme activities across England and Northern Ireland.

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and approachable, with good communication and administrative skills and the ability to manage a varied workload. You will be comfortable working with colleagues across different organisations and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

This is a part-time (0.2 FTE) fixed-term appointment until 31 May 2028, in the first instance.

This is a 7-hour-per-week hybrid role. There may be flexibility in how these hours are worked, for example across one full day or two shorter days, and we would be happy to discuss suitable working arrangements at interview.

Subject to NIHR review and continued funding, there may be opportunities for elements of the research programme to continue beyond this date.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk .