Research Administrator (Part time, Fixed term)

About the role: 

Applications are invited for the post of Research Administrator, within the academic unit of Stroke, Mental Health & Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine. You will be based at the Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals and will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team coordinating multi-centre UK and international stroke trials.  

You will be a highly motivated and personable individual, who works well as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, as well using your own initiative. The successful candidate will support the stroke trials team to set up new trials and close completed trials. Support will include processing trial payments, maintenance of trial information in the databases and trial files. Your role will also entail arranging face to face meetings, teleconferences, investigator meetings, conference attendance, and national/international travel booking.  

What we offer: 

At the University of Nottingham, we are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next: 

Further information is available in the role profile and selection criteria. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

The post is offered on a part-time (21 hours per week) fixed-term contract until 1st March 2028.  Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jennifer Craig, email: [email removed] Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 04 Nov 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)