Research Administration Officer
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,043.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26043.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS2 7JU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | M0032-26-0004 |
Summary
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.