Part-Time Administrative Assistant for Research Programme

Pertemps; Metchley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a research programme within a higher education institution. The role is part-time (0.6 FTE) based in Birmingham, with a fixed-term contract from December 2026 to September 2027.

You will provide day-to-day administrative support to senior academic staff and the programme team, ensuring smooth programme activities. Responsibilities include diary management, travel arrangements, event coordination, website updates, newsletters, and

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or personal assistant roles.
• Ability to use digital platforms and IT tools with confidence.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and prepare briefing materials.
• Arrange travel and accommodation, and process expenses.
• Support the organisation of meetings, events and online webinars.
• Assist with website updates, newsletters and communications.
• Maintain administrative records, inventories and project trackers.
• Take meeting minutes and monitor research outputs.
• Update management information systems and ensure records are accurate.

Skills

Diary management

Event coordination

Travel arrangements

Communication

IT skills

Independent work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pertemps is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a research programme within a higher education institution. The role is part-time (0.6 FTE) based in Birmingham, with a fixed-term contract from December 2026 to September 2027.

You will provide day-to-day administrative support to senior academic staff and the programme team, ensuring smooth programme activities. Responsibilities include diary management, travel arrangements, event coordination, website updates, newsletters, and