Job summary
Are
you ready for a new challenge? Do you want to work in a team which delivers
research in a variety of settings across
different organisations? The Agile Research Delivery Team (ARDT) is looking for
a enthusiastic and motivated individual who can provide general administrative
support to join a dynamic, mobile team working throughout the Yorkshire and
Humber region.
The
post holder will be expected to support team members with administrative tasks
relating to research study delivery and data management
These posts will be employed through Leeds Teaching
Hospitals with the operational base being Wizu Office, 55 St Pauls St, Leeds,
LS1 2TE
Expected Shortlisting
Date
28/01/2026
Planned Interview
Date
11/02/2026
Main duties of the job
The
post will mainly be responsible for such tasks ascreating
documentation, spreadsheets and presentations, provide
diary oversight for Agile Research Delivery Team Clinical and Senior Clinical
Managers and the Head of Research Delivery and Support for Wider Care
Settings as required, organising
meetings and events relevant to the Agile Research Delivery Team, Support
data entry, Provide
administrative oversight of the regional Local Portfolio Management System
(LMPS). Support
with staff recruitment via NHS jobs, Arranging
meetings, including sourcing venues, preparing relevant paperwork including
agendas and directions. Provide
administrative support to other RRDN services and functions as required.
About us
The
NIHR RRDNs have three key roles.
First, to provide support to research sites to enable the effective and
efficient initiation
and
delivery of funded research across the health and care system in England.
Second, to enable the strategic development of new and more effective
research
delivery
capability and capacity. This includes bringing research to under-served
regions
and
communities with major health and care needs.
Third, to work jointly with the Coordinating Centre in the strategic
oversight of the NIHR
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the Host Organisation for the Yorkshire and
Humber RRDN region.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
INFORMATION
& ADMINISTRATION
Supporting Agile Research Delivery
Team roles with general administration related to study delivery tasks, data
management and staff recruitment/development processes.
Utilise the National Institute for
Health and Care Research (NIHR) Hub (including Gmail and Google Drive) and
other information systems (e.g. spreadsheets) as required.
Provide administrative oversight of
the regional Local Portfolio Management System (LMPS).
Arranging meetings, including
sourcing venues, preparing relevant paperwork including agendas and
directions.
Provide administrative support to
other RRDN services and functions as required.
COMMUNICATION
& STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT (NHS AND NON-NHS)
Liaise effectively and courteously
with colleagues.
Maintain strong and effective
working relationships with relevant stakeholders and partners.
Act as the main point of contact
where agreed for all administrative queries.
Attend regular team meetings and
contribute as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
INFORMATION
& ADMINISTRATION
Supporting Agile Research Delivery
Team roles with general administration related to study delivery tasks, data
management and staff recruitment/development processes.
Utilise the National Institute for
Health and Care Research (NIHR) Hub (including Gmail and Google Drive) and
other information systems (e.g. spreadsheets) as required.
Provide administrative oversight of
the regional Local Portfolio Management System (LMPS).
Arranging meetings, including
sourcing venues, preparing relevant paperwork including agendas and
directions.
Provide administrative support to
other RRDN services and functions as required.
COMMUNICATION
& STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT (NHS AND NON-NHS)
Liaise effectively and courteously
with colleagues.
Maintain strong and effective
working relationships with relevant stakeholders and partners.
Act as the main point of contact
where agreed for all administrative queries.
Attend regular team meetings and
contribute as appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an administrative/data management position in a health care setting
- Knowledge and awareness of the importance of data confidentiality and Information Governance
Desirable
- Awareness of research in health and care settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including English
- Diploma level qualification e.g NVQ3/RSA3 etc or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- IT qualification or equivalent
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Good IT skills, to include use of Web applications, Microsoft Office and/or Google
- Advanced keyboard skills including a high standard of word processing skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to manage time effectively and work on own initiative
- Ability to accurately input, collate and present information
- Ability to work calmly and effectively, seeking support when required
- Ability to travel for work
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an administrative/data management position in a health care setting
- Knowledge and awareness of the importance of data confidentiality and Information Governance
Desirable
- Awareness of research in health and care settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including English
- Diploma level qualification e.g NVQ3/RSA3 etc or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- IT qualification or equivalent
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Good IT skills, to include use of Web applications, Microsoft Office and/or Google
- Advanced keyboard skills including a high standard of word processing skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to manage time effectively and work on own initiative
- Ability to accurately input, collate and present information
- Ability to work calmly and effectively, seeking support when required
- Ability to travel for work
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
