Centre for Care Administrative Officer (Research)
Company: University of Sheffield
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Part-time
Location: Sheffield, S10 2TN
Job type: Temporary
Posting date: 1 Oct 2026
Closing date: 30 Oct 2026
Summary
University of Sheffield
Do you have experience working as an administrator supporting research activities? Are you looking for an exciting position within a successful team? If this sounds like you, we have an opportunity in the ESRC Centre for Care.
We are looking for someone:
- familiar with a research environment
- who can work with a wide variety of partners
- with proven experience of administrative tasks such as expense claims
This is a varied role that requires you to have good interpersonal skills, high levels of accuracy and attention to detail, and outstanding time-management. You will report to the Centre Manager, and will be a standout colleague with the ability to multi-task and the passion to play a key role within the Centre.
The Centre for Care is led by investigators in five universities, three major charities and the Office for National Statistics, and works in close partnership with a large network of partners and leading international research teams, co-producing its research with people who need care, carers, care workers and others.
The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.
- Highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more)
- Generous pensions scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- A commitment to your development and wellbeing
- A wide range of retail discounts
- Much more
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
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Centre for Care Administrative Officer (Research) in Sheffield employer: University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values diversity and fosters collaboration among its staff. With a commitment to employee development, generous benefits including competitive annual leave, flexible working options, and a supportive environment for personal growth, the university stands out as a place where researchers can thrive and contribute to groundbreaking interdisciplinary projects in a world-class academic setting.