Project Administrator

A unique opportunity to play a role in a high priority programme of clinical research related to a new medical device.

About the role

This role is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to provide administrative support to a five-year clinical research programme. You will work closely with a Project Manager to support teams contributing to various elements of the programme and help ensure the successful delivery of its aims.

The role involves working collaboratively with researchers, research delivery teams, the funder, and patient representatives, supporting effective coordination and communication across the programme.

Key tasks will involve:

• Administrative support to the programme's project manager and chief investigators
• Coordinating meetings, and organising thier agendas and minutes
• Communicating between the programme's teams and investigators
• Assisting with the production of documents and reports for the programme's funder

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Daniel Martin: by email at daniel.martin@plymouth.ac.uk

For this role, you will need to be on site 2 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

We’re currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome applicants who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on visa routes we can accept (e.g. Graduate visas).

What we’re looking for

You will have:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint and databases
• Ability to work autonomously to the programme's deadlines.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

Our team comprises nationally renowned researchers and NHS leaders, regulatory experts, clinicians, methodologists, and patient representatives. We are a diverse group of multidisciplinary researchers based at instiutions across the country.

For more information on Peninsula Medical School please visit our dedicated webpage at www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Our offer

We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:

• Generous annual leave: 25* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

Closing date: 12 midnight, Sunday 28^th June 2026

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