Research Institute Administrator
Institute of Health and Social Care
Central Institute - Health and Social Care
Salary: £27,644 to £29,959 per annum Post Type: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: Wednesday 13 January 2027 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: HR0191775-1
This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.
University of Bradford
The University of Bradford creates social, cultural, and economic impact and champions inclusion. We have topped the Social Mobility Index for four years and remain committed to equality, diversity, and opportunity.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Institute of Health and Social Care
In the Institute of Health and Social Care, we strive to develop new models of health and social care delivery, health promotion and technology-enabled treatment models. Our strong track record in health research is demonstrated through successful partnerships with healthcare organisations and across the pharmaceutical and beauty industries. We are also a major provider of expert practitioners to the UK and global healthcare sector.
What you will be doing:
Provide high-quality administrative support to Research Institute Directors.
1. Manage diaries, meetings, and events, including travel arrangements.
2. Service committees and working groups (agenda preparation, minute-taking, follow-up actions).
3. Support research funding applications and maintain research activity data.
4. Coordinate onboarding for new research projects and assist with collaborative networks.
5. Handle sensitive correspondence with discretion and confidentiality.
Qualifications/ experience:
6. 5 GCSEs at A*–C including English and Maths (or equivalent experience).
7. Strong experience using Windows-based software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
8. Experience servicing committee meetings and managing complex administrative tasks.
9. Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
If you do not meet every requirement but are excited about the role, contact us—we value diversity and may have other opportunities.
Within Research & Innovation Services, we are committed to improving representation of underrepresented groups and welcome applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic, and from women in research administration roles.
At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
In Return we Offer:
11. We offer generous holidays, family-friendly policies, excellent campus facilities, pension schemes, and benefits such as car leasing, cycle-to-work, and shopping discounts.
12. Family-friendly policies
13. Great campus facilities including:
14. Unique fitness centre
15. Eye clinic
16. Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
17. Counselling & mental health services
18. On site nursery
19. Food & drink outlets
20. Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
21. Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.
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