"Research and Development Administrator"

About us:

The Joint Research and Development (R&D) Office supports researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to conduct research in the Trust.

The R&D team ensures that all studies taking place within the Trust meet the required ethical, contractual, and regulatory standards before they begin.

We are dedicated to helping deliver high-quality, ethically sound research by providing expert advice and practical guidance.

We are based in the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at the Denmark Hill Campus, South East London.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated individual who is interested in working in an NHS or university environment supporting UK health research.

The post-holder will have a key role in facilitating research management and governance processes required under the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and relevant legislation. They will be the first point of contact for R&D enquiries and work within the R&D team to deliver a first-class advisory and support service to researchers.

Experience in working in NHS R&D or a university research support role is desirable but not essential, as support and training will be provided to the post-holder to develop their role. The successful candidate will have outstanding organisational and communication skills, with excellent computer literacy (Excel, Access, Outlook) and the ability to process complex information. The ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential, as well as the motivation for independent hybrid working.

This is an opportunity to work in an R&D Office with experienced staff, providing an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in R&D in both an NHS and university context. The successful candidate will provide high level administrative support within the R&D office by acting as a first point of contact for R&D enquiries, triaging professional expert advice to research investigators, and organising meetings and diaries.

This is a part time post (21 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

As the role is part time, please note that the salary listed in the advert will be amended accordingly (pro rata).

Working days/hours to be discussed.

About you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Excellent organisational skills.
2. To be proficient in the use of MS-Excel, MS-Access and MS-Powerpoint and online databases.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
4. Strong problem-solving approach.
5. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels and to develop good working relationships.
7. Professional and enthusiastic, with the ability to maintain motivation when working independently.
8. Ability to work as part of a team and operate in a multidisciplinary environment.

Desirable criteria

1. Degree or equivalent
2. Experience of administration in university or NHS context
3. Experience of working with research governance

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information:

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

Interviews are provisionally due to be held on Thursday 6th November (in person at the IoPPN)

Grade and Salary: £34,713 - £38,127 per annum pro rata, including London Weighting Allowance

Job ID: 127346

Close Date: 23-Oct-2025

Contact Person: Jessica Siddall

Contact Details: Jessica.siddall@kcl.ac.uk