Research Governance and Ethics Administrator

University of Plymouth - Research Partnerships and Innovation - Research Strategy and Governance

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £26,707 to £29,588 (pro-rata) per annum - Grade 4

Hours: Part Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 4th September 2025

Closes: 18th September 2025

Job Ref: B0860

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where attention to detail and professional support make a real impact?

About the role

Join the Research Governance, Ethics and Contracts team within Research Partnerships and Innovation at the University of Plymouth as a Research Governance and Ethics Administrator.

In this pivotal role, you’ll support the smooth running of the Faculty Research Ethics Committees and help maintain the integrity of our research practices. You’ll work closely with researchers, committee members, and governance colleagues to provide expert administrative support and guidance on ethical issues—particularly those involving human participants or sensitive topics.

What you’ll do:

• Provide advice and support on research ethics and integrity.
• Assist researchers with applications via the Plymouth Ethics Online System (PEOS).
• Maintain databases and internal resources related to ethics and governance.
• Support compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong administrative experience and excellent communication skills.
• A collaborative team player with a keen eye for detail.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office and managing data.
• Experience in a higher education or research environment is desirable.

This is a part-time position working 18.5 hours per week on a permanent basis.

For this role, you will need to be on site 2 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Jeannine Levers by email at jeannine.levers@plymouth.ac.uk.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

Application process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Interviews are expected to take place Thursday 23rd October 2025.

Closing date: 12 midnight, Thursday 18th September 2025.

Our offer

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays and Closure Days (pro rata if part-time)
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.