Research Administrator- Partnership for Workforce Sustainability

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Research Administrator, who will provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth coordination and delivery of research activities within the Partnership for Workforce Sustainability.

The Partnership is a new venture, funded by the NIHR Health and Social Care Delivery Research programme, aimed at addressing workforce sustainability challenges in key areas of the NHS. The partnership brings together researchers across five universities, and will work with policymakers, healthcare professionals and system leaders to generate high-quality evidence and develop actionable solutions to workforce challenges.

Working closely with the research team, external partners, and funding bodies, the postholder will play a crucial role in supporting project management, governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

This post is full-time, fixed-term, until 28 February 2030 (Start Date after 01 June 2025).

To apply for the position, we will need your CV and a cover letter outlining how you are suitable for the role using evidence to highlight how you meet the essential criteria in the knowledge, skills and experience as listed in the job description (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

Candidates wishing to discuss the post may contact Professor Gillian Vance or Dr Bryan Burford, co-leads for the Partnership at gillian.vance@newcastle.ac.uk and bryan.burford@newcastle.ac.uk.

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