NIHR Programme Administrator - Research & Grants

University of Leicester; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Leicester is seeking an organised NIHR Programme Administrator to support the East Midlands Applied Research Collaboration and multiple NIHR programmes. The role combines customer service, programme coordination and financial administration, working with managers, researchers and colleagues across the East Midlands.

You will manage enquiries, prepare documents, maintain confidential records, arrange meetings, take minutes and follow up actions.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic or vocational qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3, GCSEs in Maths and English).
• Experience in an administrative role, preferably in healthcare or research settings.
• Willingness to travel to meetings across the East Midlands and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries and prepare documents and presentations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records and coordinate meetings (schedules, papers, minutes, actions).
• Support financial administration, process invoices, and monitor project income/expenditure.
• Enter programme information into databases and generate straightforward budget reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve efficiency and cross-cover as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Programme coordination

Financial administration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

GCSEs including Maths & English

City and Guilds qualifications

Tools

SAP

Databases

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

University of Leicester is seeking an organised NIHR Programme Administrator to support the East Midlands Applied Research Collaboration and multiple NIHR programmes. The role combines customer service, programme coordination and financial administration, working with managers, researchers and colleagues across the East Midlands.

You will manage enquiries, prepare documents, maintain confidential records, arrange meetings, take minutes and follow up actions.