Research and Knowledge Exchange Administrator/Senior Administrator

Hartpury University and Hartpury College; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading specialist education provider in Gloucester seeks a part-time administrator to support research and knowledge exchange activities. The role involves high-quality administrative support, project coordination, and liaising with external partners. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, proactive, and possess strong organisational skills. Benefits include hybrid working arrangements, generous annual leave, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing support

Generous pension scheme

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Support for continuous professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, proactive administrator interested in research.
• Ability to manage, prioritise, and plan workload.
• Team player contributing to effective processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to research staff.
• Coordinate research projects and supervise administrative tasks.
• Liaise with external organisations for research collaboration.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Collaboration and problem-solving

Communication with colleagues and external organisations

Interest in research and knowledge exchange

Education

Experience in Higher Education or research environment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality administrative support to senior research and knowledge exchange (RKE) staff across a broad range of research and knowledge exchange activities across the University
• Coordinate and maintain effective oversight of research and knowledge exchange projects, including supervising associated administrative tasks and staff where required
• Support postgraduate research students with key processes, documentation and enquiries
• Assist with the preparation, submission and tracking of research funding bids, ethics applications and related governance requirements
• Liaise with external organisations, partners and collaborators to support ongoing and future research activity
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes and systems within the Research and Knowledge Exchange team

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, proactive and experienced administrator with a keen interest in research and knowledge exchange
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage, prioritise and plan your own workload
• A collaborative team player who can contribute to problem‑solving and the development of effective processes and procedures
• Confident communicating and working with colleagues, students and external organisations
• Previous administrative experience within a Higher Education or research environment is highly desirable

Part‑time hours and job share opportunities would be considered for this role.

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side‑by‑side on a beautiful 360‑hectare campus. We provide world‑class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college‑level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A‑levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave