Research Support Administrator

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

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Research Support Administrator to join their Faculty Research Services Team. This role is essential in supporting research activities by providing administrative assistance, managing clerical tasks for Research Operations Managers, and maintaining online resources. The university values inclusivity and offers flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. With a market-leading pension scheme and generous leave entitlements, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to contribute to a vibrant academic environment.

Benefits

Market-leading Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for research activities.
• Maintain Research Services webpages and assist with clerical duties.

Job description

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Overall Purpose of the Job:

The Research Support Administrator is part of the Faculty Research Services Team. This pivotal role involves supporting staff research activity across the two Hubs by providing administrative support, clerical duties for the Research Operations Managers, maintaining Research Services webpages, and assisting with various activities linked to the Faculty’s Research Services team.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading Pension scheme
• Employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Paid closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

We are an equal opportunities employer and support an inclusive working environment. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. Our university supports flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

Please note that we cannot respond to enquiries or accept CVs/applications from recruitment agencies. Candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK as sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route is not available for this role.

Enquiries:

Vacancy & Shortlisting: Daniel Twiddy at [e-mail]

General enquiries: [e-mail]

Technical support: Support Link

This vacancy closes at midnight on the closing date. Please see the Further Particulars document for the person specification criteria.