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 enhance its Faculty Research Services Team. This role is crucial in fostering research activity by providing essential administrative support and maintaining online resources. With a commitment to inclusivity and flexible work arrangements, this position offers a vibrant work environment that values diversity. The successful candidate will enjoy a market-leading pension scheme, generous leave entitlements, and discounts at major retailers, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about supporting academic research.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles supporting research activities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support for Research Operations Managers.
• Maintain Research Services webpages and perform administrative duties.

Skills

Administrative Support

Clerical Skills

Webpage Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overall Purpose of the Job:

The Research Support Administrator is part of the Faculty Research Services Team. This pivotal role involves supporting the growth and development of staff research activity across two Hubs by providing general administrative duties related to the Faculty’s Research Services (RS) team. Responsibilities include clerical support for the Research Operations Managers, administrative duties, and maintaining Research Services webpages.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers both locally and nationally

As an equal opportunities employer, we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our university is open to flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options.

Please note: We are unable to respond to enquiries or accept CVs/applications from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift. This role does not qualify for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

Enquiries:

Name: Daniel Twiddy

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This vacancy closes at midnight on the application deadline. Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document containing the person specification criteria.