At a Glance
- Tasks: Support academics with research funding, recruitment, and grant administration.
- Company: Join a dynamic higher education institution with a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Earn £19.03 per hour with hybrid working options and flexible hours.
- Other info: Enjoy a varied role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in research while developing your administrative skills.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
The predicted salary is between 19.03 - 19.03 £ per hour.
Would you enjoy a varied Higher Education role where you can support academics through research funding, recruitment and grant administration? Are you confident working independently with systems, data and competing priorities while being a helpful point of contact for researchers? Signature Recruitment is seeking a Research Support Administrator to join a busy research support team within a higher education institution.
Paying £19.03 per hour, this is a three-month temporary assignment working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role offers hybrid working, normally three days on campus and two days from home. During onboarding and training, you may initially be required on campus four days per week. Office days generally fall between Monday and Wednesday.
The Role:
You will act as a key point of contact for academics, researchers and professional services colleagues, providing practical support across research administration, recruitment and grant activity.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising and signposting academics and researchers, handling queries and allocating requests to the wider team where appropriate.
- Supporting recruitment administration from start to finish and managing contract extensions and associated records.
- Assisting academics with grant applications, submissions, budgets and funding-related administration.
- Maintaining Worktribe records and Intention to Apply information, including providing guidance or training when required.
- Running reports using Power BI, maintaining large datasets and following up with Principal Investigators for required information.
- Providing wider operational research support, including general enquiries, courier requests and other administrative tasks.
What's on Offer:
£19.03 per hour. Three-month temporary contract. Full-time, 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday. Hybrid working with three days on campus and two days from home. Office days generally Monday to Wednesday.
Research Support Administrator employer: Signature Recruitment Careers
As a Senior Events Administrator at this esteemed higher education institution in London, you will be part of a vibrant and supportive team dedicated to creating memorable experiences for students during graduation. The institution offers a collaborative work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to engage with a diverse community, making it an excellent employer for those passionate about education and event management.
Contact Details:
Signature Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team
