Job title: Research Administrator – Plymouth Institute of Health & Care Research
Company: University of Plymouth
Job description: This is an interesting part-time opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic Research Administrator to provide administrative support to the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research (PIHR). Under the direction of the Director of PIHR and working closely with the PIHR Manager, you will contribute to the delivery of a customer focused, cost effective and efficient administrative support service for the PIHR.
The tasks will include front line contact with academic staff and external partners (both academic and non-academic). You will assist in managing the PIHR mailbox, organising key meetings and events, maintaining documentation for institute initiatives and supporting the production of communication and promotion material, such as the PIHR newsletter. You will require a flexible attitude in an ever-changing environment with good team working and organisational skills, IT and keyboard skills with the ability to identify and seek resolutions to problems. You must also be able to work within tight deadlines.
From basic research discovering the causes of disease, through to evaluating novel ways of delivering care to the most vulnerable people in society, PIHR is a thriving community that conducts adventurous world-leading research with the explicit purpose of improving the health and care of the populations we serve. At the heart of PIHR’s mission is a desire to solve the problems that really matter to people. This role would appeal to someone looking to develop a career in research administration and wider professional services management.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Charles Dorr by email at or by telephoning 01752 583620.
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 12th February 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a part-time position working 13 hours per week (0.35 FTE) on a fixed-term basis until 30th September 2027 due to funding.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
The Faculty of Health holds two Silver and two Bronze Athena Swan Awards, which recognises commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.
Job title Research Administrator – Plymouth Institute of Health & Care Research Job reference A9940 Date posted 19/12/2023 Application closing date 21/01/2024 Location Plymouth Salary £25,138 – £27,979 pro rata per annum – Grade 4 Contract Type Fixed-term, Part-time Contractual hours 13 Job category/type Professional/Support Services Description
This is an interesting part-time opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic Research Administrator to provide administrative support to the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research (PIHR). Under the direction of the Director of PIHR and working closely with the PIHR Manager, you will contribute to the delivery of a customer focused, cost effective and efficient administrative support service for the PIHR.
The tasks will include front line contact with academic staff and external partners (both academic and non-academic). You will assist in managing the PIHR mailbox, organising key meetings and events, maintaining documentation for institute initiatives and supporting the production of communication and promotion material, such as the PIHR newsletter. You will require a flexible attitude in an ever-changing environment with good team working and organisational skills, IT and keyboard skills with the ability to identify and seek resolutions to problems. You must also be able to work within tight deadlines.
From basic research discovering the causes of disease, through to evaluating novel ways of delivering care to the most vulnerable people in society, PIHR is a thriving community that conducts adventurous world-leading research with the explicit purpose of improving the health and care of the populations we serve. At the heart of PIHR’s mission is a desire to solve the problems that really matter to people. This role would appeal to someone looking to develop a career in research administration and wider professional services management.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Charles Dorr by email at or by telephoning 01752 583620.
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 12th February 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a part-time position working 13 hours per week (0.35 FTE) on a fixed-term basis until 30th September 2027 due to funding.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
The Faculty of Health holds two Silver and two Bronze Athena Swan Awards, which recognises commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.
Expected salary: £25138 – 27979 per year
Location: Plymouth
Job date: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:14:19 GMT
