Research Support Administrator (FAB615526)

An opportunity has become available for staff to join the University’s Research & Innovation Post Award team, in the role of Research Support Administrator.

Research & Innovation (R&I) provides support, advice and guidance to the University’s research community. It also facilitates interaction between academics, research sponsors, and with business, regional and wider communities. R&I Research Operations aims to deliver sector leading, high quality research management support to enable and facilitate research excellence and innovation.

The post sits within the Post Award team, within Research Operations, part of Research & Innovation. The post holder will provide key financial and administrative support within the Post Award team, especially in relation to providing support in the preparation of audit evidence, raising invoices and other general administrative support for Post Award research projects.

The ideal candidate;

Has proven previous experience of working in an administrative role or finance environment.Has a minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics at grade C or aboveGood knowledge of core Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and OutlookCan work both independently and within a teamHas good interpersonal skillsHas good written and communication skillsHas the ability to be flexible and use initiativeHas good workload management skills to meet tight deadlines

What we offer;

A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environmentA hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each weekOur reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent workWe are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunitiesYou will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

This is a full time, permanent position. 

For further information, please see the role profile attached and should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Kershnee Pillay email Kershnee.Pillay@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted

Closing Date: 13 Apr 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)