Overview
Senior Administrator (Research and Operations)u00a0Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a vibrant and diverse academic community? We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Administrator to support our Research and Operations within the School of Cultures, Languages, and Area Studies. This is your chance to become an integral part of our friendly, inclusive, and supportive team, committed to the smooth and efficient running of our school.
Responsibilities
- Responsibility for the financial administration of the school’s research funded projects/awards, overseeing the provision of effective support for all related expenditure.
- Maintaining accurate details of internal and externally funded research project applications and outcomes, liaising with the Faculty of Arts Research Accelerator team in relation to project proposals.
- Support Research Directors to collate, analyse and present research data/information.
- Support annual school and university academic processes, such as the school Research Leave (RL) process, maintaining the rota and administering application and final report processes.
- Provide administrative support for all school research funding schemes to include the processing of applications, award email/guidance, monitoring of expenditure and collation of final reports.
- Collaborating closely with other Senior Administrators to ensure the smooth operation of the School Office.
- Providing line management to the Finance and Research Administrator.
What We’re Looking For
- We need a flexible, supportive team player who can juggle tight deadlines and prioritize conflicting tasks. You should have experience in establishing new administrative systems and procedures, alongside managing resources. Key skills include:
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
- An awareness of Research administration experience is advantageous, but not essential, as full training will be provided.
This post is offered on a fixed-term basis until the 31st of July 2027. Hours of work are full-time (36.25)
Join Us and Make a Difference
If you are ready to bring your unique skills and experiences to our team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help us continue to create a welcoming and enriching environment for all.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Sam Robinson, sam.robinson2@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Further details:
- Job Description/Role Profile
Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer. Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of the Disability Confident Scheme.
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Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.
Closing Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026 | Interview Date: To be confirmed | Reference: ARTS281925X1
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