Research Admin & Events Coordinator (Part-Time)

The University of Sheffield; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Generous pension

Staff discounts

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking an Administrative Officer to provide support to the ESRC Centre for Care. Based within the Centre, you will manage documentation, help organise events, and act as the main contact for inquiries about Centre activities.

You will engage with our Centre team and national/international stakeholders, support financial and personnel tasks, book meetings, and help maintain calendars. This is a part-time, hybrid role with duties aligned to the Centre's objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience providing support to research activities.
• Experience in higher education or research contexts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise meetings and events.
• Proven record of handling administrative tasks with accuracy.
• Experience with travel and venue bookings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Centre information, records, databases and generate reports.
• Handle expenses, payments and purchase cards with accurate records.
• Organise travel and accommodation for staff, including risk assessments.
• Provide admin support for Centre meetings, including the Advisory Board.
• Be the main contact for queries about Centre activities.
• Assist with organising research-related events and activities.
• Ensure supplies and resources are available as needed.
• Liaise with internal contacts and maintain professional standards.
• Prioritise work within the Centre’s plan to meet deadlines.
• Carry out additional duties as required.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking an Administrative Officer to provide support to the ESRC Centre for Care. Based within the Centre, you will manage documentation, help organise events, and act as the main contact for inquiries about Centre activities.

You will engage with our Centre team and national/international stakeholders, support financial and personnel tasks, book meetings, and help maintain calendars. This is a part-time, hybrid role with duties aligned to the Centre's objectives.