Salary
Salary will be £28,029 per annum pro rata subject to knowledge, skills and experience.
Contractual hours
29.2
Package
Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme.
Job category/type
Admin, Professional, Managerial
Date posted
05/03/2026
Job reference
Q13325
Research Services
This new part-time (0.8 FTE) post is available from April 2026 on a fixed term basis until November 2026. This post is offered as a fixed term contract and is funded by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre until November 2026. In line with the University’s fair employment for all principles, any further funding opportunities identified will be reviewed and discussed during the contract.
Summary of the role
The post holder will provide high-quality administrative support to ongoing research activities. Core responsibilities will include the accurate and timely entry of patient and clinical data into clinical databases and associated information systems. The post holder will maintain the highest standards of data quality, integrity and confidentiality, in line with NHS information governance policies and GDPR requirements.
The post holder will work with an internationally recognised team at the University of Exeter and within the NHS clinical service, with expertise in genetics. The team delivers a comprehensive range of advanced diagnostic and research-based genetic tests to clinicians and service users worldwide.
Working under the supervision of an experienced administrative team, the post holder will receive strong support. They will manage tasks in a professional, organised and proactive manner, contribute to effective workflow management, support communication with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure that administrative processes consistently meet service standards and deadlines.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the worlds most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
Benefits We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits Including
* 39 days leave per year
* options for flexible working
* numerous discounts at leading retailers
* onsite gyms on all of our campus and a cycle to work scheme
* sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
* stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Please contact Prof Kash Patel, or Jayne Hughton for further information.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024
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