Research Administrator

2 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Recruitment Team Full time

**About the role**:
You will work with the research active academics within the school to assist them in delivering research to time and budget. Responsibilities will include supporting HR processes for research staff and procurement for research projects. Additionally, managing the process for maintaining accurate departmental records in relation to staffing. You will liaise with central members of the University Research and Enterprise Division regarding all aspect of research management including contracting, data processing agreements and budget management.

Working with the Director of Research and school research committee, you will work promote school research activities and provide administrative support to the school research committee.

You will also support the wider work of the professional services team under the Operations Manager, e.g providing cover in the absence of equivalent School administrator colleagues and offering help at busy times of the academic year.

**Additional information**:

- As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

**Vacancy terms**: Full-time or job share considered, fixed-term contract for two years



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