Research Administrator

About the role

The Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Leicester are seeking a Research Administrator to join them on a fixed term basis to provide high-quality administrative and operational support to the project lead in the day-to-day delivery of the Kidney Lifestyle Team Research Programme (KLRP), including the coordination and running of the My Kidneys & Me programme. The role focuses on supporting study delivery and ensuring that all administrative processes related to the study are managed efficiently and in line with project requirements.

The post will be based at Leicester General Hospital and the Glenfield General Hospital but will involve travel to other sites across England. The post will start from September 2026

About you

As the successful applicant, you will have a degree in a health, life sciences, or related discipline, with experience in clinical or health research. You will be highly organised, with strong time management and prioritisation skills, and able to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to plan and deliver work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the research programme. Experience in patient-centred, digital health, or implementation research would be advantageous.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should initially be made to Rosey Billany on r.billany@leicester.ac.uk

As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive .

We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Full time fixed term contract until 31 August 2027