Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
School of Health Sciences
Research Administrator
Ref: SC4981
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 for a Research Administrator to join the School of Health Sciences at UEA, supporting the delivery of work within the Research Capacity Development (RCD) team as part of the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) East of England.
The RCD programmes provide funding and training opportunities for health and care staff, as well as academics at all career stages, to support the development of research capacity across the East of England. The post holder will work under the supervision and guidance of the RCD leads (Dr Naoko Kishita and Dr Sion Scott).
You will provide high-quality administrative support to the RCD Team. The role involves delivering comprehensive administrative support to ensure the effective operation and development of RCD programmes and activities, working closely with an experienced Research Administrator within the team.
Key responsibilities include preparing documents, reports, and financial summaries; supporting application processes for open funding calls; collecting data for programme evaluation; organising events; and assisting with budget management to ensure the timely delivery of activities and outputs.
You will also work closely with the UEA Research & Innovation Services, the school finance team, and the ARC East of England central team, as well as a range of stakeholders, including service users, health and social care professionals, and local authority partners.
This is a part-time position (0.4 FTE, equivalent to 2 days per week) is available immediately on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2028. The post may be extended subject to the availability of funding.
Secondments will be considered for existing UEA staff, subject to prior approval from their line manager. Evidence of this approval must be included in the personal statement, and arrangements will be discussed further at interview.
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: 24 May 2026
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