Mental Health Mission Research Administrator

We are looking for a flexible and organised research administrator to work across two workstreams of the Mental Health Mission. The Mental Health Mission will allow researchers to test and trial cutting-edge interventions for patients with mental health conditions. The role involves working alongside clinical and academic researchers within the University of Manchester, other Universities, and the NHS, as well as working with a variety of external stakeholders.

The role will have two parts - approximately half providing research administrative support to the Capacity Development workstream. The other half will be providing support to the Children and Young People’s Workstream of the Mental Health Mission. Each will comprise several projects that you will work on.

Main duties include:

1. Assisting in the development of standard operating procedures
2. Preparing documentation
3. Arranging and minuting meetings
4. Creating newsletters
5. Assisting in the preparation of progress reports
6. Working with the program managers to effectively deliver the program milestones

Essential attributes of the candidate should include:

1. Proven ability to communicate effectively
2. Relevant experience of office administration in a higher education environment
3. Computer literacy
4. Experience of handling and collating data
5. Effective time management skills
6. Highly organised with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Interviews will take place on Friday 9th of May 2025.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer, we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Aiste Adomaviciene or Sarah Ashton

Email: Aiste.Adomaviciene@manchester.ac.uk / Sarah.Ashton-2@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobseeker Support

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.