Senior Research Administrator (Internal Only, Part Time) (SCI813326)

INTERNAL VACANCY

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.

We are looking for two friendly, engaging, enthusiastic people to join the Physical Sciences (Schools of Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy) and Pharmacy/ Psychology (Schools of Pharmacy and Psychology) hubs in the Faculty of Science Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) team on a part-time basis. You will work together with Hub colleagues and the wider Faculty RKE team, contributing to the planning, administration and management of the support elements of the research lifecycle. You will provide senior administrative support to academic and research staff applying for and managing research grants.

The posts are primarily based on the University Park Campus. It will be possible for the role holders to spend some time working from home if desired.

As a Senior Research Administrator you will:

Coordinate the administrative support provision for pre- and post-award activity related to bids and grants within your hub.Collaborate with a wide group of stakeholders to ensure support levels are delivered and maintained.Provide guidance to the relevant stakeholders, calculating budgets and data entry using the Research Management System.  Support the RKE team as required in all aspects of research output including organising events, committees, general support office outputs and administration.

And you will bring:

Excellent verbal and written communication and numeracy skills.Attention to detail and the ability to multitask. A drive and willingness to take the initiative in process improvements.A positive attitude to building and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues.

Experience of working accurately with finance or numerical data and of planning your own work activities and delivering to deadlines are essential. Experience in research project budgets and finances would be beneficial but not essential. 

We welcome applications from people who will enhance the diversity of our RKE team. The Faculty is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Science.

These are permanent, part time posts - 21.75 hours per week, to be worked over three or four days. 

Please contact Kerry Moorhouse (Kerry.moorhouse@nottingham.ac.uk) to discuss the Pharmacy/Psychology role or Linsea Duffy (Linsea.duffy@nottingham.ac.uk) to discuss the Physical Sciences role. Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.

Previous applicants in the last 6 months need not apply

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Closing Date: 06 Apr 2026
Category: Internal Only