Research and Innovation Services
Research Administrator – Research Culture
Ref: SC4851
Salary on appointment will be £26,707 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum (pro rata).
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Service for a Research Administrator, to support the University Research Executive, Research Culture Group, and Research and Innovation Services (RIN) in the development and delivery of various initiatives to advance the University’s research culture.
You will provide administrative support to the University’s five People, Culture & Environment (PCE) Working Groups, PCE Champions Network and other committees, for example REF Strategy Group. You will undertake the organisation of the ongoing mock REF exercise at UEA, obtaining, collating and interpretating data to support the mock REF exercise and PCE development.
You will have two A-levels at grades A-E and five GCSEs at grades A-C (inc. Maths and English), or equivalent qualifications or experience. Proven recent experience of working in a busy clerical or administrative role and the ability to plan and manage a diverse workload is essential. You will be able to meet all the essential criteria as detailed in the candidate brochure.
This part-time (0.6 FTE) post is available immediately on a fixed-term basis until 30 June 2026.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 22 September 2025
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