Salary will be £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum.
Research and Innovation DivisionResearch and Innovation ServiceResearch AdministratorRef: SC5055Salary on appointment will be £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Service for a Research Administrator to provide pre-award and post-award support for a range of research and innovation activities. You will be part of a team including Research Officers, Research Administrators, Administrative Assistants and Research Finance Administrators, who support a given number of Schools, with the help of a range of specialist managers.
You will be part of a team supporting research in the Faculty of Science and predominantly working with academics and researchers in the School of Biological Sciences. You will be expected to be mindful of the University’s research strategy, and the University’s and funder’s policies and requirements underpinning research activity.
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 an ability to establish rapport, form good working relationships and communicate effectively with people at all levels both internally and externally. You will be able to meet all the essential criteria as detailed in the candidate brochure.
This full-time post is available from 18 January 2027 for fixed-term period of 12 months as maternity cover.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and 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.
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
Further Information
For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Isabelle Butcher, Research Manager viaIsabelle.butcher@uea.ac.uk
Salary will be £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum.
Salary on appointment will be £25,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum.
Salary will be £25,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum, pro rata
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