Research Administrator

The role

We are looking for a Research Administrator to support the research activities of the Business School. Research Administrators provide general administrative support to academic staff, the Research Manager and the Research Director. The postholder will act as the first point of contact for enquiries, and as a liaison point for all relevant internal and external contacts.

The role will be based in Howard House with scope for blended working in line with the school’s guidance. 

What will you be doing?

• Assisting academic staff with the preparation of research proposals, utilising the University’s costing software (Worktribe) to create, check and finalise costings for research proposals.
• Tracking the results of research proposals, gathering financial information (train fares, transcription costs )
• Coordinating events, such as internal seminars, workshops or conferences.
• Supporting research groups and keeping up to date with local research interests.
• Monitoring internal budgets, tracking spending and advising staff on funding options and policies.
• Dealing with day to day enquiries, being one of the first points of contact for research support within the school.
• Supporting school committees with administrative tasks, preparing agendas and taking minutes. 

You should apply if

• You are organised and have great attention to detail.
• You have excellent communication skills.
• You have experience of working in a busy and fast-paced environment.
• You are confident working a range of different stakeholders.
• You have a genuine interest in research support administration. 

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Ethan Lumb via email: ethan.lumb@bristol.ac.uk

This advert will close at 23:59 (BST) on Monday 6th of May 2024 

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The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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