Deputy Research Office Manager

Harper Adams University is looking to recruit a full-time Deputy Research Office Manager. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, proactive and professional management of the Research Office and research administration as the Deputy to the Research Office Coordinator in support of the APVC (Research &Research Culture) and the Deputy Vice Chancellor. The role requires an individual who is versatile, effective and organised and can manage several pieces of work concurrently. The Research Office provides a wide range of research-related services to the University including application preparation support and coordinating research application submissions. It is essential the post-holder has an interest and understanding of these activities. The Research Office also provides key support to the Deputy Vice Chancellor and the APVC R&RC with the strategic oversight of research across the University.

The successful application will be educated to degree level or holding a relevant Praxis qualification, or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through professional practice, along with experience within the HE sector within the UK. Experience of managing research-related administration, efficiently and accurately with initiative and without close supervision.

For further information about the University or to see full job description, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Dawn Arnold via email at darnold@harper-adams.ac.uk 

Application Procedure:

All applications should be completed and submitted using the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk To be completed no later than midnight on Sunday 11 October 2026.

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk

This position is not expected to meet the criteria required for the University to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applications from candidates who need sponsorship to work in the UK will be assessed in line with the requirements outlined in the recruitment documentation. All hiring decisions will follow the guidance set by UK Visas and Immigration

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