Research Support Administrator, Edge Hill University

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. 

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Support Administrator to join the Faculty Office for the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

Co-ordination of research-related eventsSecretary to Faculty of HRI related Research Centre committee and meetingsGeneral administration support, which may include post award management, ethics and PGR communications for Faculty, HRI and Research Centres

You will also provide comprehensive administrative support as part of the Research Office Administration Team, contributing to the coordination of administrative and financial monitoring processes related to the Faculty’s research activities. Your responsibilities will include assisting with research project applications, tracking and reporting, managing research ethics submissions, supporting postgraduate research students, and helping prepare for the Research Excellence Framework (REF).

The role involves close collaboration with colleagues in the Faculty Research Office Administration Team, the Associate Dean for Research & Innovation, Faculty Professors and active researchers, as well as the University Research Office, the Graduate School, and other central services to ensure appropriate research support within the Faculty, which is aligned to both university and external agency requirements.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: James Hagan, Finance and Resource Manager at Haganj@edgehill.ac.uk.

About You

As Research Support Administrator, you will:

Hold excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise in order to meet deadlines to the required quality standardsHave experience of organising and promoting events and administering committee meetingsBe experienced in Microsoft Office including, Word and Excel and to a high levelBe able to work on your own initiative and use creativity to problem solveBe able to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, with both internal and external contacts

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum, (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilitiesStaff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resourcesA wide range of development programmes to enhance your careerBeautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 12 Aug 2025

Department: Support

Salary: £26,093 to £28,031 per annum Fixed Term until 31/03/2027