R&D Administrator - Huntingdon
The closing date is 25 September 2025
Job summary
The post is based within the R&D Office assisting in the provision of an efficient and responsive service required to support the Research and Development Department. The post holder will undertake duties to provide efficient and comprehensive secretarial, administrative support allowing effective capacity and capability to be reviewed, communication channels to be maintained with update research activity and income is raised in a timely manner.
The post holder will develop a working knowledge of research processes and be responsible for ensuring these activities are completed in a timely and accurate fashion.
The post holder will be someone who has excellent administrative and organisational skills, enjoys creative challenging work, has a keen eye for detail and can progress multiple tasks in a busy fast-paced office environment.
Main duties of the job
Please see JD for comprehensive list.
Planning and Organisational
- Organise meeting rooms, preparation and circulation of agendas, minutes and any supporting documentation
- Assist with tasks associated with new post holders under direction of line manager
- Maintain appropriate training records using the EDGE system
Communication responsibilities
- Monitor inboxes, and social media channels responding to enquiries and escalating when appropriate.
- Help prepare e-bulletins, ensuring accurate copy, consistent format and timely distribution.
Service and Policy Development
- Support the Governance Team in providing advise on R&D Approval checks research amendments for all studies requesting access to Trust patients, staff or premises compliance policies and guidance
Financial responsibilities
- Raise invoices where appropriate, review of relevant credit memo requests
- Take responsibility of the departments finance mailbox and escalating where necessary
- Raising purchase orders- items to support events, campaigns and appeals. Ensuring you follow the Trust values around purchasing items.
Information Management
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times
- Management of mailboxes, ensuring calendars are up to date and meetings as required.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
176-C-7327513-A
Job locations
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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