Specialty and Settings Officer (Temporary - 6 Months)
1. Location: Leeds (with occasional national travel)
2. Contract: Full-time, Temporary (6 months)
3. Salary: £15.40 per hour
4. Start Date: As soon as possible
Make a National Impact - Support Research that Changes Lives
Manpower are exciting to present an opportunity to join a national research coordination programme as a Specialty and Settings Officer. This role sits within a Strategic Development Directorate supporting a newly established network that aims to improve research delivery across health and care settings in England.
This is a temporary, full-time post with a primary focus on coordinating meetings and providing high-level administrative and organisational support to a collaborative team working across national and regional health research systems.
About the Network
A new national research delivery initiative has been launched across England, comprising a central coordinating centre and regional research delivery networks. The network supports efficient, high-quality research within the health and care sector, contributing to improved outcomes for patients and informing national policy.
About the Role
As Specialty and Settings Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of internal functions and external engagement by:
5. Coordinating internal and external meetings, including with national leadership figures
6. Managing agendas, meeting minutes, logistics, and tracking follow-up actions
7. Supporting administrative processes to enable collaboration across regional and national leads
8. Managing shared inboxes and calendars, triaging enquiries and escalating where necessary
9. Supporting data collation, analysis, and presentation for reports and strategic decision-making
10. Drafting written materials such as reports, case studies, and responses to enquiries
11. Supporting the delivery of key strategic development projects and service improvements
What You'll Need
Essential Skills and Experience:
12. Proven experience in a professional administrative or coordination role
13. Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
14. Ability to work independently and proactively, knowing when to escalate
15. Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail
16. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders
17. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems
Desirable Experience:
18. Understanding of or experience working in health, care, or academic research settings
19. Familiarity with research delivery, NHS, or higher education environments
20. Experience with data collection, analysis, or supporting strategic decision-making
21. Involvement in project support or process improvement initiatives
Why Join Us?
22. Be part of a national initiative supporting real-world impact in health and care research
23. Work in a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive environment
24. Contribute to meaningful projects with visibility at national level
25. Gain experience within a strategic, high-profile programme
Additional Information
26. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (first-time applicants)
27. Some national travel will be required as part of this role
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