Research Operations Officer
- University of Nottingham
- United Kingdom, LND
- Jun 9, 2026
Job Description:
Are you hard working with an eye for detail? Do you have advanced administrative experience working in a busy office environment in a research support or finance role? Do you want to join a team that is committed to supporting the strategic objectives and research culture of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences?
We are looking for a professional and proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer-focussed research support to our Research and Knowledge Exchange Service. You will work across a range of research activities; providing support in the preparation and submission of research grant applications and providing advice to academic and research staff. You will work through a Business Partner model delivering excellent service to the School. You will also be responsible for developing best practice in research operations procedures and ensuring implementation across the School. With excellent administrative experience in a busy, customer focussed environment, you will also have excellent organisational skills and experience of financial systems and procedures.
Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.
We offer hybrid working arrangements; a generous holiday entitlement of 27 days pro rata plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year and a range of benefits. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
Please contact Helen Richardson ([email protected]) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 22 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)
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Job Description:
Are you hard working with an eye for detail? Do you have advanced administrative experience working in a busy office environment in a research support or finance role? Do you want to join a team that is committed to supporting the strategic objectives and research culture of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences?
We are looking for a professional and proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer-focussed research support to our Research and Knowledge Exchange Service. You will work across a range of research activities; providing support in the preparation and submission of research grant applications and providing advice to academic and research staff. You will work through a Business Partner model delivering excellent service to the School. You will also be responsible for developing best practice in research operations procedures and ensuring implementation across the School. With excellent administrative experience in a busy, customer focussed environment, you will also have excellent organisational skills and experience of financial systems and procedures.
Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.
We offer hybrid working arrangements; a generous holiday entitlement of 27 days pro rata plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year and a range of benefits. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
Please contact Helen Richardson ([email protected]) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 22 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)
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