We seek a capable and well-organised Research Administrator to support the Manchester DATAMIND-Observatory, a new national initiative using advanced UK health and administrative data to improve mental-health research and industry collaboration. The postholder will provide day-to-day administrative support across the programme. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings and communications, maintaining project documentation and contact lists, assisting with recruitment and onboarding, servicing internal working groups, organising small events, and supporting routine financial processes. The role also involves liaising with central University services and helping ensure compliance with data-governance requirements.
Applicants should have excellent attention to detail, strong time-management skills, experience working with confidential information, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The post would suit someone proactive, reliable, and comfortable working within a small, collaborative team.
What you will get in return:
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk .
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Matthias Pierce
Email: Matthias.pierce@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.