Research Support Administrator

Love bringing order to busy research work? Enjoy being the person who keeps projects, people, and processes moving? Signature Recruitment is recruiting for a Research Support Administrator with a leading London research-focused university.

This temporary Research Support Administrator role is based in Central London and is fully office based. The role is available for an immediate start and will run for an initial 3-month period. You will earn £19.22 per hour plus holiday pay. The post will support research administration across two specialist academic departments, working closely with researchers and professional services colleagues. The Research Support Administrator will help manage the grant lifecycle, with a focus on post-award activity, and support the day-to-day administration of research awards and funding. Joining a collaborative and supportive team, you will play an important role in ensuring research projects run smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration skills who enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders and managing multiple priorities in a professional academic environment.

Research Support Administrator - Key Responsibilities: • Support the administration of research grants and funded projects across their lifecycle

• Assist with recruitment administration for research-funded positions


• Process contract changes, extensions, and employee documentation


• Support financial administration including invoices, transfers, and recharges


• Maintain accurate records, timesheets, and operational reports


• Respond to day-to-day queries from researchers and colleagues while ensuring compliance with relevant processes and policies

Research Support Administrator - Key Skills: • Previous administration experience within research, higher education, or a similar environment

• Strong numerical skills and confidence handling financial information


• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

If you are looking for a rewarding temporary opportunity and can start quickly, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this Research Support Administrator position and gain valuable experience within a respected London research environment.

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