Administrator - Research Inclusion
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,031 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Exeter |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Q13544 |
Summary
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
This new part-time (0.5 FTE) post is available from immediately until June 2028 on a fixed term basis.
Summary of the role
This role will provide general and specialist administrative support on Research Inclusion within the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South West Peninsula, usually referred to as PenARC. Research inclusion is essential for all projects funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Research inclusion requires meticulous attention to data collection, data monitoring and secure data storage. It also requires the administration of training events and storing of guidance materials related to research inclusion. This administrative post will be central to these functions.
PenARC is funded by the NIHR. PenARC is a large research group based across a number of organisations. We work closely with health and social care professionals, members of the public and local communities to address issues facing the health and care system through applied research and ensure the needs of our national populations are met.
At the University of Exeter, PenARC staff sit within the Departments for Health and Community Sciences and Public Health and Sport Sciences, in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
PenARC Research Inclusion Team
This role is within the PenARC Research Inclusion Team. This is a newly established team which provides Research Inclusion support to all PenARC researchers and affiliated partners. Research Inclusion is a mandatory requirement for all programmes funded by the NIHR, and relates to ensuring that PenARC’s research, capacity building activities, staff support and public engagement is inclusive and diverse. On a day-to-day basis the PenARC Research Inclusion team will be managed by the PenARC Research Inclusion Manager. The PenARC Research Inclusion team has particularly strong overlap with the research inclusion work of the Exeter Biomedical Research Centre.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
39 days leave per year
options for flexible working
numerous discounts at leading retailers
onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Please contact Naomi Morley, n.morley@exeter.ac.uk or Kristin Liabo, k.liabo@exeter.ac.uk
This role may be subject to additional background screening.
This new part-time (0.5 FTE) post is available from immediately until June 2028 on a fixed term basis.
Summary of the role
This role will provide general and specialist administrative support on Research Inclusion within the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South West Peninsula, usually referred to as PenARC. Research inclusion is essential for all projects funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Research inclusion requires meticulous attention to data collection, data monitoring and secure data storage. It also requires the administration of training events and storing of guidance materials related to research inclusion. This administrative post will be central to these functions.
PenARC is funded by the NIHR. PenARC is a large research group based across a number of organisations. We work closely with health and social care professionals, members of the public and local communities to address issues facing the health and care system through applied research and ensure the needs of our national populations are met.
At the University of Exeter, PenARC staff sit within the Departments for Health and Community Sciences and Public Health and Sport Sciences, in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
PenARC Research Inclusion Team
This role is within the PenARC Research Inclusion Team. This is a newly established team which provides Research Inclusion support to all PenARC researchers and affiliated partners. Research Inclusion is a mandatory requirement for all programmes funded by the NIHR, and relates to ensuring that PenARC’s research, capacity building activities, staff support and public engagement is inclusive and diverse. On a day-to-day basis the PenARC Research Inclusion team will be managed by the PenARC Research Inclusion Manager. The PenARC Research Inclusion team has particularly strong overlap with the research inclusion work of the Exeter Biomedical Research Centre.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
39 days leave per year
options for flexible working
numerous discounts at leading retailers
onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Please contact Naomi Morley, n.morley@exeter.ac.uk or Kristin Liabo, k.liabo@exeter.ac.uk
This role may be subject to additional background screening.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.