This post provides professional research administration in support of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) and the Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Research Culture). Based in the Research Office, the role provides a wide range of research-related services to the University including application preparation support, contract advice, and coordinating research application submissions. The Research Office Administrator also provides key support to the DVC and the APVC R&RC with the strategic oversight of research across the University.
This post also provides administrative support for the University’s postgraduate research students from point of application to graduation. In collaboration with the Head of Haper Adams Graduate School and the Postgraduate Research Student Coordinator the postholder helps deliver the University’s aim to provide an excellent student experience for the postgraduate research students. The post holder will have specific responsibility for the administration of the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships.
This is full-time role based on a (1.0FTE) however split into 2 x 0.50 FTE roles to cover each areas of the post.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Excellent academic achievement (degree or an equivalent qualification)
- Previous experience and/or an understanding of the Higher Education sector within the UK Understanding of research financial systems and budgeting
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 22 November 2026.
Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk
Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship in line with Home Office requirements. Candidates will therefore be unable to secure a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will require an alternative source of right to work in the UK.
