Researcher Development and Research Culture Administrator

About The Role

Researcher Development and Research Culture Administrator
 
This part-time (0.6 FTE) post is available from the 1st August 2026 till 31st July 2027.

Salary will be £30,628 per annum pro rata on Grade D subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.
 
We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
  
We are looking for a candidate that will support the wide range of activities undertaken by the Researcher Development and Research Culture team. The post-holder will have primary responsibility for end-to-end administrative support for funded initiatives which support the enhancement of the university’s research culture. This exciting role will include liaising with presenters, managing bookings and attendance, providing engagement data for evaluation, advertising activities including preparing communications, updating award information webpages, monitoring award holders’ reports and keeping files up to date.  
 
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
 
Further Information

Please contact Dr Chris Wood (Head of Researcher Development & Research Culture), c.b.wood@exeter.ac.uk

About Us

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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive. 

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How we can help

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

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