Research and Knowledge Exchange Officer (ILD)

Are you an organised, detail-focused professional with strong administrative skills? We are looking for a Research and Knowledge Exchange Officer to provide administrative support across the Institute for research and knowledge exchange activities. Embedded within the Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences, the Institute for Lifecourse Development seeks to reduce inequalities and promote lifelong good health and wellbeing, inclusive education, decent work, and peace and justice for all. We are committed to innovative, multidisciplinary research that supports the vulnerable in our society.

Purpose of the Role 

Reporting to the ILD Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the ILD, working as a member of the team to provide administrative support for a wide range of activities related to ILD’s research and knowledge exchange work. This is a varied role involving interaction with a wide range of university colleagues and stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities 

Administrative support to the ILD and the Faculty research and knowledge exchange agenda, including financial administration for research and knowledge exchange projects and funding schemes. Providing support to ensure smooth running of a range of ILD events.Organising and servicing Faculty and Institute committees, meetings and groups.

What We’re Looking For 

You will need strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with administrative and academic colleagues. You must have excellent organisational skills and be able to plan and prioritise a busy schedule of work to achieve objectives. You will have experience of working in a large and complex organisation, ideally within higher education.

We are looking for someone with an eye for detail and who is able to provide a high level of accuracy. Your track record should include managing budgets and servicing committees as well as some experience in running events, with a commitment to continuous improvement and working as a team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who likes variety, has the ability to work well under pressure and is good at multitasking, and would like to build on their administrative experience.

If you would like an informal discussion about this position please contact ILD Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager Louise Roberts at [email protected] 

Should you have any recruitment queries please contact the People Operations Team on [email protected]

Employment Visa: Under the UK Government Points Based System scheme this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application. 

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful and who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research. 

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

Closing Date: 11 Feb 2026

Department/Division: Professional Services

Salary: £28,031 to £31,236 per annum