CHARMER Research Administrator

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Updated: 24 days ago
Location: City of Leicester, ENGLAND

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Administrator to join the CHARMER research team. CHARMER is an NIHR Programme Grant for Applied Research funded project and collaborating organisations are the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust and the Universities of York, Leeds, Newcastle East Anglia. The project aims to refine and test a practitioner behaviour change intervention to increase proactive deprescribing for older people in hospital.

You will be an integral member of the CHARMER research team and the main duties will be to oversee day-to-day administrative activities to support successful delivery of the project. This role plays a pivotal role in the important interface between the CHARMER study and external stakeholders. Working with the team to build relationships with our key stakeholders, including organisations representing patients, healthcare practitioners and commissioners, will be a core part of the role. You will organise and support meetings, including preparation of agendas and minutes.

You will need to be an enthusiastic, flexible candidate who is expected to be proactive and highly organised. The research team operates a flexible-hybrid working model and everyone is supported to contribute effectively to ensuring that milestones are delivered in a timely manner. Some members of the research team work 100% remotely and the successful candidate may opt to do this if they wish.


About you
The ideal candidate will have excellent IT and organisational skills as well as a familiarity with the use of databases including, experience in data inputting and record keeping. Ideally you will have previous experience working as a administrator in a busy environment and an understanding of the importance of meeting customer needs and providing a high-quality service.

You will have strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively individually and as part of team. You will be comfortable managing and prioritising your own workload to deal with urgent tasks, while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.  You will be joining a busy, dynamic and successful team in a role that offers varied and exciting opportunities to engage with a wide range of individuals. This role will also provide you with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to research.
Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Jackie Martin-Kerry on [email protected] (0116 223 1078).


We anticipate interviews will be held on Thursday 2nd May.
 

Applications for job share will be considered.
 
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here  

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

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We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.


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