Job detail for Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission Research Administrator

The Research Administrator will provide flexible, organised administrative support across two workstreams of the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) Mission, working particularly closely with the Capacity Development workstream leads and Programme Manager. The role will support existing and new training programmes, working groups, meetings and events, and will help the programme deliver its objectives and milestones. Through accurate documentation, effective coordination, robust information systems and professional stakeholder communication, the postholder will enable researchers to test and trial cutting-edge interventions for people with mental health conditions.

Interviews will be held Friday 23 October 2026.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Aiste Adomaviciene

Email: aiste.adomaviciene@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.