Research Administrator

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in England seeks a post holder for the Manchester Self-Harm Project team, contributing to the collection and processing of self-harm data. This role offers administrative support, requiring attention to detail and data management skills. The role is campus-based with some hybrid working flexibility. The position includes a leading pension scheme, health services, and generous leave entitlements. Enquiries can be directed to the provided contact email.

Benefits

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over the Christmas period

Local and national discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• High level of attention to detail and awareness of data management.
• Ability to manage communications and organize meetings.
• Experience with accessing confidential patient information.

Responsibilities

• Join the Manchester Self-Harm Project team.
• Collect and process self-harm data from patient records.
• Maintain project webpages and manage communications.

Job description

The post holder will join the Manchester Self-Harm Project team in the Division of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences. They will have an important role in the collection and processing of self-harm data from hospital emergency department and mental health trust patient records, working with researchers, clinical staff, and IT to ensure reliable access to records.

The role also involves general administrative support, including maintaining project webpages, organising meetings and events, and managing communications. This role requires a high level of attention to detail and awareness of data management and security in accessing confidential patient information. As part of the Manchester Self-Harm Project team, the post-holder will contribute to high-quality research that informs patient care, mental health services, and policy for people who self-harm. The role is campus-based with some flexibility for remote working.

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 are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail].

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

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: Caroline Clements

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.