RIBE Admin and Office Manager in Bradford

RIBE Admin & Office Manager

University of Bradford

Salary: £30,805 to £33,482 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 08 December 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: HR

This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

About the University

At the University of Bradford, research and innovation drive our ambition to make real‑world impacts such as revolutionising AI for healthcare and society, creating pioneering cancer treatments, and reshaping education through evidence‑based interventions. For example, our triple‑crown accredited School of Management and the Bradford‑Renduchintala Enterprise Ecosystem empower students, staff, and our wider community to turn ideas into thriving ventures.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

Directorate

We are entering a new era of strategic focus on creating and applying new knowledge, with our department – Research, Innovation and Business Engagement (RIBE) – providing targeted support for our researchers to make their mark. The University’s new strategy prioritises applied research, knowledge mobilisation, and performance‑driven outcomes. Our goal is to create regional and global impact on health, economies and the environment.

We in RIBE are looking for an Admin and Office Manager who is passionate about supporting the delivery of internationally recognised research to be the linchpin of our effective and efficient departmental administrative services for the University’s researchers.

What You Will Be Doing

You will need to have exceptional organisational skills and a wide range of general office experience. You will be adaptable to the ever‑changing needs of the department in your use of IT, the development of office standards and processes, and your use of data. You will be familiar with committee servicing and event organising and capable of creating reports and communication in appropriate forms for different groups. Competence in managing people is important as you will supervise a small team of administrators.

Celebrating Diversity

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

• 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family‑friendly policies
• Great campus facilities, including a unique fitness centre, eye clinic, physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation, counselling & mental health services, on‑site nursery, food & drink outlets.
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes –
• 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.

Further Details

Job Description

Incorporating Equality

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio‑economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

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