Research and Knowledge Exchange Administrator

University of the Arts London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking a Research and Knowledge Exchange Administrator to support research and doctoral administration within the RKE department. The role blends research administration, financial support and PhD student administration at LCF, Stratford, with hybrid working from home and campus sites.

You will work closely with the Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager, the UAL Doctoral School and colleagues across the College to ensure accurate financial records,

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting research administration.
• Experience with financial processes.
• Experience coordinating academic programmes.

Responsibilities

• Research and finance: maintain financial records, process expenses, support projects, and prepare reports for committees.
• PhD administration: coordinate pre-enrolment, inductions, interviews, student records and progress with supervisors.
• Events and departmental support: organise seminars, training and the annual PhD symposium, improve processes.

Skills

Organised administration

Research administration

Financial processes

Coordinating academic programmes

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Research and Knowledge Exchange Administrator

£35,126 to £42,020 per annum

Full time

Permanent

Hybrid – LCF East Bank Stratford/Home

Are you an organised administrator with experience of supporting research, managing financial processes or coordinating academic programmes?

London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London (UAL), is looking for a Research and PhD Administrator (Finance) to help deliver effective research and doctoral administration across the College.

Working within the Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) department, you'll bring together research administration, financial support and PhD student administration. Working closely with the Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager, the RKE team, the UAL Doctoral School and colleagues across the College, you'll help ensure the research community is well supported, and doctoral students receive effective administrative support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Research and finance: maintaining accurate financial records, processing expenses, supporting projects as necessary, and preparing reports for committees and senior management.
• PhD administration: coordinating pre-enrolment activities, inductions and application interviews, maintaining student records and monitoring progress in collaboration with students and their supervisors.
• Events and departmental support: organising seminars, doctoral training and the annual PhD symposium, maintaining information systems and contributing to improvements in administrative processes.

This varied role offers the opportunity to apply your administrative, organisational and financial skills in a creative higher education environment, supporting research and doctoral education at LCF.

Your profile

You will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as administration or finance, alongside experience in research administration or related experience in the creative sector.

You will be organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and use your initiative to resolve problems. You will have effective written and verbal communication skills, an understanding of data management systems, and the ability to analyse information and produce reports.

You'll also bring an understanding of financial management and monitoring, alongside a commitment to ethical research practices and integrity. You'll be an enthusiastic team player and be comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues across different professional groups, building effective working relationships and providing a positive, inclusive and responsive service to students and staff.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.