Research Administrator Office for Rare Conditions
| Posting date: | 12 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,319 to £31,236 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 August 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Glasgow |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 178412 |
Summary
College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences
School of Medicine Dentistry & Nursing
Research Administrator Office for Rare Conditions Glasgow
Vacancy Reference: 178412
Salary: UofG Grade 5, £27,319 - £31,236 per annum, pro rata
Location: The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
This post is part time (28 hours per week, 0.8 FTE) and open ended with funding available for up to 12 months from the start date.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Administrator to join the School of Medicine Dentistry & Nursing on a part time basis. The post holder will be responsible for the planning, co-ordination, liaison and administrative implementation of all Office for Rare Conditions (OfRC), Glasgow and Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity Research Fund (GCHCRF) related activities and initiatives in support of strategic organisational objectives.
You will be the first point of contact for the OfRC and GCHCRF to researchers, health care professionals, patients and families, providing advice and guidance on a wide range of rare conditions and research issues. You will respond to all enquiries in a courteous and professional manner, both verbally and in writing, ensuring a responsive customer focussed service delivered in line with relevant best practice, University and NHS policy and legislative requirements, using own judgement to resolve any issues or escalate when required.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
The University of Glasgow is committed to safeguarding children and protected adults by ensuring that individuals in regulated roles are appropriately vetted and monitored.
The University of Glasgow’s PVG policy aligns with the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 and reflects the legal requirements effective from 1 April 2025, including the mandatory PVG Scheme membership for regulated roles.
The post for which you are applying is considered to be a regulated role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, individuals working in a regulated role must be a PVG Scheme member before employment. If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be conditional subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check. We will be in touch regarding requirements related to this.
Further information is available at : https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme
Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-administrator-office-for-rare-conditions
Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 26th August 2025
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
School of Medicine Dentistry & Nursing
Research Administrator Office for Rare Conditions Glasgow
Vacancy Reference: 178412
Salary: UofG Grade 5, £27,319 - £31,236 per annum, pro rata
Location: The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
This post is part time (28 hours per week, 0.8 FTE) and open ended with funding available for up to 12 months from the start date.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Administrator to join the School of Medicine Dentistry & Nursing on a part time basis. The post holder will be responsible for the planning, co-ordination, liaison and administrative implementation of all Office for Rare Conditions (OfRC), Glasgow and Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity Research Fund (GCHCRF) related activities and initiatives in support of strategic organisational objectives.
You will be the first point of contact for the OfRC and GCHCRF to researchers, health care professionals, patients and families, providing advice and guidance on a wide range of rare conditions and research issues. You will respond to all enquiries in a courteous and professional manner, both verbally and in writing, ensuring a responsive customer focussed service delivered in line with relevant best practice, University and NHS policy and legislative requirements, using own judgement to resolve any issues or escalate when required.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
The University of Glasgow is committed to safeguarding children and protected adults by ensuring that individuals in regulated roles are appropriately vetted and monitored.
The University of Glasgow’s PVG policy aligns with the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 and reflects the legal requirements effective from 1 April 2025, including the mandatory PVG Scheme membership for regulated roles.
The post for which you are applying is considered to be a regulated role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, individuals working in a regulated role must be a PVG Scheme member before employment. If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be conditional subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check. We will be in touch regarding requirements related to this.
Further information is available at : https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme
Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-administrator-office-for-rare-conditions
Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 26th August 2025
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
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