Research Administration Officer

Job responsibilities

• Coordinate diaries, meetings, and logistics to support team activity.
• Act as first point of contact for enquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Support coordination of externally commissioned research, including liaising with partners and tracking progress.
• Maintain organised systems, including project trackers, records, and electronic filing.
• Assist with delivery of events and dissemination activities.

Person Specification

• 1. Experience providing high-quality administrative or organisational support, with strong attention to detail.
• 2. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience of minute-taking and stakeholder coordination.
• 3. Experience coordinating projects, activities, or programmes, with the ability to track tasks and manage competing priorities.
• 4. Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• 5. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• 6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative and reliability.

Additional Qualifications

• Organised and proactive administrator with experience supporting teams or projects.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Manage and prioritise a varied workload.
• Maintain accurate records and organised systems.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Use Microsoft Office and other systems confidently.

Compensation

£26,043 a year plus £4,000 London weighting allowance if applicable.

Contract

Fixed term - 9 months.

Working pattern

Full-time; flexible working; home or remote working.