About this role
Job summary
The Research Administration Officer provides high-quality administrative and coordination support to the Research team. The role supports the effective delivery of externally commissioned research by maintaining organised systems, coordinating activities, and ensuring timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of suitable applications be received.
Main duties of the job The post holder acts as a central point of coordination for the team, supporting research processes, project tracking, and the preparation and dissemination of outputs. The role reports to the Senior Research Manager and works closely with colleagues across the organisation and external partners.
About us
The NHS Alliance is the independent membership body that represents and supports the health and care system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We represent, strengthen and support providers and commissioners of NHS care so that the NHS performs at its best and improves patient care across the UK representing frontline reality to government, shaping policy and building capability. We work across the whole NHS as well as within its individual sectors.
The NHS Race and Health Observatory (the Observatory) is an independent organisation, set up to explore ethnic inequalities in access to healthcare, experiences of healthcare, health outcomes, and inequalities experienced by Black and minority ethnic members of the health and care workforce. In doing so, it assesses aspirations in these areas as outlined in national healthcare policy, including those set-out in the NHS Long Term Plan. It is a proactive investigator, providing strong recommendations that inform policymaking and facilitate change. It is evidence-driven and solution-focused.
The Observatory is supported by NHS England and is hosted by NHS Confederation. Its board and team are independent, and we dictate our own direction and areas of focus.
The Observatory has three main functions:
Facilitate new, high-quality, and innovative research and evidenceMake strategic policy recommendations for changeSupport the practical implementation of those recommendations
Job description Job responsibilities
The NHS Race and Health Observatory is working to address racial and ethnic inequalities in health and care. We are seeking a Research Administration Officer to support the effective delivery of our research function.
This role provides essential administrative and coordination support to a small Research team, ensuring externally commissioned research projects, processes, and outputs are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
As Research Administration Officer for the NHS Race and Health Observatory you will:
Coordinate diaries, meetings, and logistics to support team activity.Act as a first point of contact for enquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses.Support coordination of externally commissioned research, including liaising with partners and tracking progress.Maintain organised systems, including project trackers, records, and electronic filing.Assist with delivery of events and dissemination activities.What we are looking for
You will be an organised and proactive administrator with experience supporting teams or projects.
You will be able to:
Communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders.Manage and prioritise a varied workload. Maintain accurate records and organised systems.Work independently and collaboratively within a team.Use Microsoft Office and other systems confidently.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
1.Experience providing high-quality administrative or organisational support, with strong attention to detail. 2.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience of minute-taking and stakeholder coordination. 3.Experience coordinating projects, activities, or programmes, with the ability to track tasks and manage competing priorities. 4.Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 5.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). 6.Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative and reliability.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name NHS Confederation
Address 2 The Calls
Leeds
LS2 7JU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsconfed.org/ (Opens in a new tab)