Research Administrator

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee health & wellbeing services

Generous annual leave

Additional Christmas closure

Retail discounts

Job summary

University of Manchester is seeking an administrator to support the UK Musculoskeletal Translational Research Collaboration (MSK TRC) within the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre. The post holder will be the main administrative contact for programmes across the MSK TRC, handling enquiries and coordinating day-to-day activities with academics and clinicians.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to manage a demanding workload.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to MSK TRC programmes.
• Be the key admin contact for enquiries and issues to ensure smooth running.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Administration

Organisation

Communication

Prioritisation

Job description

This unique role is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a largescale research initiative, the UK Musculoskeletal Translational Research Collaboration (MSK TRC), which form part of the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

The post holder will provide comprehensive and proactive administration support. They will be the key administrative point of contact within programmes across the MSK TRC, ensuring administrative enquiries and issues are dealt with effectively to support their smooth running.

Working with multidisciplinary groups, at all levels, including senior academics and clinicians, the post holder will build working relationships to provide effective and professional liaison and communication to facilitate the efficient coordination and progress of day-to-day activities.

The role is varied and the successful candidate will possess excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills, have proven administrative experience and be able to manage a demanding workload.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Sheela Medahunsi

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.