Research Administrator

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

The role

The Research Administrator is based in the School Research Administration Team and works closely with the School Research Manager to provide high-level support to the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies. This role is part time (0.6 FTE/21 hrs per week), to be worked over 3 full days. To meet the needs of the School this must include Monday, Wednesday and a third working day which is negotiable. You will be based on campus two days per week one of which must be Wednesday, to support School Research Committee meetings.

What will you be doing?

Key duties include (but not confined to):

  • Supporting the School Research Director, Research Manager, Research Committee, and Research Centres/Centre Assistants.
  • Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries, and as a liaison point for all relevant internal and external contacts, advising colleagues and escalating issues as required.
  • Administering and assisting the development or improvement of processes, e.g. Research Approvals Process, School Research Funds, internal funding panels, grant pipeline, impact data collection, publication reviews.
  • General finance administration.
  • Working to policies and creating supporting guidance and templates.
  • Planning and organising events and communications.

You should apply if

  • You have a proven track record in administration.
  • You can demonstrate excellent customer service and are confident communicating and building collaborative relationships with staff and stakeholders at all levels.
  • You are highly organised and methodical with keen attention to detail.
  • You have a flexible, proactive and supportive approach to work.
  • You work well in a team but also are confident to organise your own daily tasks so that you meet your own/ team objectives and deadlines
  • You are enthusiastic about and motivated to support social science research.
  • You are confident using Microsoft Office tools for data analysis, purchasing systems and updating web content.

Additional information

This is a part time role, 21 hours (0.6FTE) per week.

For informal queries, please contact Elle Chilton-Knight by email: elle.chilton-

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on Tuesday 7th of May 2024.

Interviews are likely to be on Thursday 30th May 2024 but maybe subject to change.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

£26,444 to £29,605 per annum pro rata



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