Research Information Administrator

Would you like to use your proven skills in administration to support researchers at the University of Cambridge? Do you take pride in your ability to provide a proactive and reliable service to others? Do you thrive on the opportunity to learn new ways of working in a fast-paced environment, and promote continuous improvement?

The Research Information Team is looking to welcome a new team member who will help maintain research information management systems, facilitate data collection, and provide system support and guidance to colleagues across the University.

You will work within our team of data and systems specialists, ensuring the smooth running of established processes, and helping with the delivery of a new transformation programme. You will need to build effective relationships with colleagues at all levels across the Collegiate University and identify opportunities for process improvement. 

You will be expected to:

• Gather, review and maintain data for statutory returns and assessment exercises, monitoring progress closely to ensure timely completion and well-maintained audit trails.
• Encourage engagement with key research information management systems amongst both academic and administrative staff. 
• Implement communications campaigns, develop guidance and training materials, keeping messaging fresh and relevant.
• Provide a professional front line system support service with diplomacy and tact, acting as first point of contact for colleagues at all levels. 
• Coordinate day to day administration for the team, arranging meetings, updating and organising documentation via Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online.

Do you have:

• Experience of a customer facing role
• Enthusiasm for collaborative working and communicating with stakeholders to effectively complete tasks, and 
• The ability to understand and monitor complex data in Excel and produce clear written explanations and guidance for both specialist and non-specialist users? 

If so, you could make a valued contribution to our friendly and motivated team based in the Research Strategy Office, within the historic surroundings of Central Cambridge.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements with a minimum of 80% FTE.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

If you have questions about the application process, contact CROrecruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference EW45029 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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