NIHR Programme Administrator (CNC focus)

Vacancy terms: Full Time Fixed Term until 11th November 2027

About the role

The University of Leicester is seeking a Programme Administrator to support the administrative activities of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Multiple Long Term Conditions Cross-NIHR Collaboration and a range of NIHR programmes based within the Diabetes Research Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to research that aims to improve patient quality of life and health outcomes, working within one of the UK's leading centres for diabetes and health research. The role offers a varied blend of customer service, programme coordination, and financial and resource administration, supporting programme managers, researchers, collaborators and partners across the East Midlands. 

You will provide high-quality administrative support, managing enquiries, coordinating meetings and events, preparing documentation and presentations, maintaining accurate records, and supporting financial processes including invoicing, reporting and budget monitoring. Working closely with administrative colleagues and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, you will help ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of programme activities while contributing ideas for continuous improvement. 

About you

You will have relevant administrative experience supported by academic or vocational qualifications, along with previous experience of working within a healthcare environment. An effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills, you will be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues, research teams, healthcare partners and patient representatives. You will possess excellent organisational skills, a flexible approach to changing priorities, strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high standards of customer service. 

You will be comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, virtual meeting platforms and administrative systems to manage information accurately and efficiently. The ability to work collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, use initiative and manage competing priorities is essential. Experience within a research environment and an understanding of community engagement would be advantageous. 

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to James Finney on james.finney@leicester.ac.uk.

Applications for job share will be considered.

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.

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