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Administrative Support Officer

Are you an experienced Administrative Support Officer who can provide comprehensive support for the effective administration, coordination and delivery of activities and projects? Do you have experience of working in an administrative role and delivering an excellent professional service?


An exciting role has arisen to work within the Workforce and Organisational Development Directorate of the NIHR Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre (RDNCC). 

You will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support, which includes facilitating the delivery of national projects, maintaining key information systems, managing internal and external communications, and assisting with financial processes. 

The successful candidate will have proven experience in an administrative role with excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively to support organisational goals.

The role reports into the National Workforce Programmes Lead and will work closely with other members of the team and across the RDN to support and deliver the organisation's objectives.

This role will be based in the RDNCC office on Queen Street, Leeds. We work in a hybrid way with an expectation that all RDNCC staff spend at least 40% of their time in the office. We are also open to discussing other flexible working arrangements.

 

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route 

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • All Faculty of Medicine and Health staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your line manager about how you can utilise these.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

If you are looking for a role that will provide you with an exciting opportunity to support national projects and initiatives, to play a key role in the effective administration and coordination of the Workforce and Organisational Development Directorate, and to work alongside enthusiastic and supportive colleagues, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Lucy Chase, National Workforce Programmes Lead

Email: lucy.chase@nihr.ac.uk

Application process

As part of the RDNCC’s commitment to inclusion and equity of opportunity, our shortlisting stage is undertaken with names removed from job applications. Please do not include identifiable information in uploaded documents, file names or free text fields (e.g., names, photos, contact details) other than those specifically requested in the personal details section of the application form. 

Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief. 

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Job Details
Location
Leeds - City Centre
Faculty/Service
Faculty of Medicine & Health
School/Institute
National Institute of Health and Care Research
Section
Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre
Category
Administrative and Clerical Support
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£29,588 to £33,002 p.a.
Working Time
1 FTE
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (FTC for 12 months)
Release Date
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Closing Date
Tuesday 06 October 2026
Reference
MHNCC1736
Downloads
Candidate Brief (PDF)
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