Administrative Assistant: Research and Innovation Office (RIO)/ Research and Knowledge Exchange Institutes (RKEIs) (4952-26)

The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) wish to recruit a part time (14 hours per week) Administrative Assistant to work in an established team.

The successful applicant will provide administrative support to the work of the Research and Innovation Office (RIO), focusing on supporting the Directors of the Research and Knowledge Exchange Institutes (RKEIs) to plan, co-ordinate and report on the activities of the Institutes. At the current time the postholder will work remotely the majority of the time but will be required on site regularly (subject to review at the appropriate time).

This post requires that you are educated to A Level Standard (or have an equivalent level qualification) and have relevant experience within an administrative or clerical role.

It is desirable that you have a degree (or equivalent level qualification), experience of a Higher Education environment and of dealing with customers in a business environment. 

The working pattern of the 14 hours per week, will be mutually agreed during the appointment process.

Interviews for this post are currently scheduled to be held on 3rd December 2026

Closing Date: 22 Nov 2026

Department/Division: Professional Services

Salary: £25,754 to £26,320