Centre Coordinator

University of York - Computer Science; Imphal West District; On-site; INR 4,116,000 - 4,701,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family friendly

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

University of York - Computer Science is seeking a Centre Co-Ordinator to support the day-to-day operations of a Specialist Centre within the social care research group. You will report to the Operations Manager and contribute to administrative efficiency, IT excellence and effective collaboration with internal and external partners.

The role requires enthusiasm, professionalism and a flexible approach to handling a diverse workload, with strong communication across a wide range of stakeholders

Qualifications

• High standard of administrative experience
• Excellent IT skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Flexible approach to managing a diverse workload

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Allocations Manager and triage researchers to appropriate Advisor
• Identify improvements to the Database to enhance reporting
• Collate and tabulate data from the Database for internal reporting and reporting to NIHR
• Be the first point of contact for public involvement queries and expenses
• Process paperwork relating to the Public Involvement group in line with procedures
• Liaise with operations team to ensure processes are followed and cover is arranged
• Ensure guidance is updated in line with database amendments and updated regularly

Job description

Job Information

Salary: £32,080 - £36,636 per year

Grade: Grade 5

Contract status: Fixed term

Hours of work: Full-time

Based at: University of York campus

Job Reference: 15232

Posted Date: 05/08/2026

Apply by: 24/08/2026

Role Description

The postholder will be situated within the growing social care research group in the School for Business & Society, which includes other large programmes of related work, such as the executive and administrative functions of the national NIHR School for Social Care Research.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Centre Co-Ordinator will support the day to day operations of the Specialist Centre. The ideal candidate will be someone who exhibits an enthusiastic, professional and thorough approach to their work. You must be able to demonstrate a high standard of administrative experience, possess excellent IT and strong interpersonal skills, enjoy working as a member of a team, be prepared to learn new skills and have a flexible approach to managing a diverse workload. You will need to communicate effectively with a wide range of people both internal and external to the University.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Allocations Manager and triage researchers to appropriate Advisor, following up when required
• Identify improvements to the Database to enhance reporting and make recommendations to the Centre Manager.
• Collate and tabulate data from the Database and other sources for both internal reporting purposes and reporting to the funder, NIHR.
• Be the first point of contact for public involvement in relation to queries and expenses
• Process paperwork relating to the Public Involvement group in line with set procedures in a timely manner
• Liaise with operations team to ensure all processes are adhered to and that cover is arranged when necessary
• Ensure guidance is updated in line with database amendments and updated on a regular basis

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Nicky Braithwaite ([e-mail])

Benefits and Diversity

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff.

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