Research and Innovation Officer

This role supports the Research and Innovation Coordinator and colleagues across the Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise with activity which helps deliver high-quality support service in relation to implementation of the University’s Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy, and PGR student activity which helps deliver high-quality programmes and education for our students.You will be based in our professional services offices on the Queens Park campus in Chester city centre.You willProvide effective administrative support (across all sites and university centres) to ensure the efficient delivery and consistency of Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) and PGR processes. Provide administrative support to the Research and Innovation Coordinator with a range of tasks relating to research and knowledge exchange, and postgraduate research processes for the Faculty.Support the Research and Innovation Coordinator in monitoring PGR student admissions, PGR Supervisors, and annual progress monitoring of PGR students. Provide administrative support for Ethics Committee meetings for the Faculty, including the preparation/collation of agendas, briefing notes and presentations, taking of meeting minutes and monitoring of agreed actions with relevant members of staff. Provide administrative support for Senior PGR Tutors’ (SPGRT) meetings. Coordinate appropriate administrative support for SPGRT meetings, including the preparation/collation of agendas, briefing notes and presentations, taking of meeting minutes and monitoring of agreed actions with relevant members of staff. What You Will BringThe ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to providing outstanding service.Essential Skills And ExperienceExperience in managing administration processes.Experience of working in Higher Education or similar environment.Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build strong working relationships.Desirable Skills And ExperienceExperience of Research and Knowledge exchange and/or Postgraduate researchExperience of ethics processesWhat We OfferGenerous annual leave entitlement and pension schemeA supportive and flexible working environmentHybrid working, with three days a week based in our Faculty professional services office in Chester.Opportunities for training and professional developmentAccess to staff discounts and wellbeing servicesWe welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.Further DetailsJob Description (PDF)Email details to a friendApply OnlineWe encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.ShareView All Vacancies