Band 4 Research Administrator/Coordinator-Research and Development
The closing date is 24 April 2026
Job summary
The post holder will provide administrative support to the activities of the research governance team for the day-to-day management and delivery of this service. This will include diary management, arranging and preparing meetings -- both internal and external. Provide daily support to the research governance team, including monitoring inboxes, supporting with the management of shared drives and electronic systems. Maintain an efficient electronic filing system of research governance documents -- including the documentation of meetings. Receiving queries from Trust staff and external research partners and ensure timely communication of these to the relevant members of the team.
Working with Head of Research Governance and colleagues to ensure delivery of administrative processes in timely manner.
Main duties of the job
*To provide a comprehensive and full ranging administration/co-ordination service, working in conjunction with colleagues, service users and stakeholders to provide an efficient service.
*It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative and judgement using acquired skills and knowledge, maintaining confidentiality at all times. The post holder will provide an empathic and sensitive point of contact for service users.
*The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day training and supervision of other administrators/co-ordinators and clerical support workers.
*Knowledge and use of various Microsoft Office Software programmes including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel to produce letters, presentations, reports and other relevant correspondence.
*To develop and maintain an efficient individual filing system to include correspondence, reports, documentation relevant to the department.
*To undertake typing which may include touch type from audio and/or copy type from written documentation which may include letters, emails, reports, meeting agendas and minutes and any other correspondence as required.
Interviews will be face-to-face, held in MIDRU Building, Heartlands Hospital
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
20 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1095013-2
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer's website
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