Position
Administrator (MHRG)
Division
Health Research – Division of Health Research (Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research)
Location
Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary
£26,707 to £30,378 full time, fixed term
Closing Date
Monday 13 April 2026
Interview Date
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Reference
0234-26
About the Project
The Mental Health Research Group (MHRG) is a five‑year initiative funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) with almost £11 million earmarked for world‑class mental health research in the North West. The group will identify local needs and priorities in partnership with the universities of Manchester and King’s College London, focusing on regional inequities in mental health care for disadvantaged communities and on rapid translation of research into improved health and social care.
Responsibilities
The Administrator will carry out a wide range of general administrative duties, including scheduling and servicing meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, processing expense claims, and supporting the production of project reports. The role requires liaison with colleagues at Lancaster University and partner universities, NHS Trusts and third sector organisations, necessitating excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Good IT and organisational competence, the ability to manage one’s own time and workload with minimal supervision, and experience in event organisation or web/social media marketing are considered advantageous but not essential.
Qualifications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Good IT and organisational skills • Ability to manage time and workload independently • Experience in organising events or assisting with web/social media marketing is an advantage
Working Environment
The post is based in the Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research at the Health Innovation campus and may involve occasional travel within the UK. The Faculty promotes a healthy work‑life balance, family‑friendly flexi‑working arrangements, and holds a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014.
Start Date
July 2026. The contract is indefinite but contingent on external funding, which will conclude on 30 June 2031.
Work Visa
Applicants wishing to consider the Skilled Worker Route should ensure they meet the points requirement before applying (see UK Visas and Immigration website).
Contact
Dr Jasper Palmier‑Claus: j.palmier‑claus@lancaster.ac.uk
Professor Steven Jones: s.jones7@lancaster.ac.uk
Application
Apply online.
Equal Opportunity
The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice to address all inequality in higher education and promotes the importance and wellbeing for all colleagues. We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.
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