Research Office Coordinator - Maternity Cover

University of Chichester; Chichester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chichester is seeking an administrator to coordinate and provide high‑level support to the Director of Research and Innovation and the Research Office Team in implementing the University's Strategic Plan for research and innovation.

You will support the Research Ethics Committee, REF project teams, and related groups, bringing professionalism and proactive service in a busy academic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of administrative work in a busy, customer-focused environment.
• Professional and proactive, able to work as a key part of a small team.
• IT literate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and administrative support to the Director of Research and Innovation and the Research Office Team.
• Support the Research Ethics Committee, REF, Researcher Development, and related governance bodies.

Job description

Department: Research and Innovation Full-time: 37 hours per week Temporary for up to 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave Salary: £28,778 to £31,236 per annum

About this role The post holder will provide coordination and administrative support to the Director of Research and Innovation and the Research Office Team in implementing the University's Strategic Plan with regard to priorities in research and innovation.

The post holder will focus on providing administrative support for the Research Ethics Committee and its approvals sub-groups, the Research Excellence Framework (REF), Researcher Development including income generation and Research Governance (the Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange Committee, the REF Project Team and its Equality and Diversity Subgroup, and the Professors' and Readers' Forum).

About you You will have experience of administrative work in a busy, customer-focused environment. You will be professional and proactive and able to work as a key part of a small team. IT literate, you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage conflicting demands.

About the team You will be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community and work within a small, friendly and flexible team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
• Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
• Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.

Enquiries are welcomed by Clive Hayter, Director of Research and Innovation via email at [e-mail]

• Closing Date: 01 October 2026
• Interview Date: To be confirmed

You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile.

Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK.

All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.

If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; [e-mail]

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.