Research Support Administrator (KD13290)

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Research Support Administrator for a fixed-term role within the School of Management. The position offers diverse administrative responsibilities, maintaining the Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee, supporting research activities, and liaising with staff. Benefits include generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and additional perks such as a cycle-to-work scheme. Applicants are expected to be organized with excellent IT and communication skills.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle-to-work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support in a research or academic environment.
• Ability to communicate confidently and build effective relationships.
• Skills in maintaining records and managing databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage the School's Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee.
• Monitor activities of Research Centres and manage applications from visiting researchers.
• Assist in organising research seminars and events.

Skills

High-quality administrative support

Strong IT and information management skills

Effective communication

Ability to manage a varied workload

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Research Support Administrator within the School of Management's busy Research Office. This is a varied role involving daily communication with academic staff, other School and University teams, and visiting academics.

Responsibilities

• The role involves managing the School's Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee, with responsibilities including:
• Monitoring and supporting the activities of our eight Research Centres
• Managing applications from visiting researchers
• Taking minutes and preparing paperwork for meetings
• Assisting in organising research seminars and events, updating webpages, and liaising with stakeholders throughout the School and wider University
• Providing high‑quality administrative support within a busy Research Office, supporting research activity and committee processes
• Being highly organised, able to manage and prioritise a varied workload accurately and to tight deadlines
• Communicating confidently and professionally, building effective working relationships with academic staff and colleagues
• Using strong IT and information management skills to maintain records, databases, and webpages
• Working proactively and flexibly, learning new systems quickly and contributing positively to the wider team

Qualifications

• Full‑time, fixed‑term role (36.5 hours per week) for 12 months

Benefits

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work‑life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family‑friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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We will provide line management of the role; you will also receive guidance from the School's Associate Dean for Research.