We are looking for a flexible and organised research administrator to work across two workstream of the Mental Health Mission. The Mental Health Mission will allow to researchers test and trial cutting-edge interventions for patients with mental health conditions. The role involves working alongside clinical and academic researchers within the University of Manchester, other Universities and the NHS, as well as working with a variety of external stakeholders.
The role will have two parts - approximately half providing research administrative support to the Capacity Development workstream. The other half will be providing support to the Children and Young People’s Workstream of the Mental Health Mission. Each will comprise of several projects that you will work on.
Main duties include assisting in the development of standard operating procedures, preparing documentation, arranging and minuting meetings, creating newsletters, assisting in the preparation of progress reports, working with the program managers to effectively deliver the program milestone.
Essential attributes of the candidate should include proven ability to communicate effectively; relevant experience of office administration in a higher education environment; computer literacy; experience of handling and collating data; effective time management skills; highly organised with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.