Research and Knowledge Exchange Administrator/Senior Administrator

Holland & Barrett; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK educational institution is seeking a Research and Knowledge Exchange Administrator/Senior Administrator. This role involves providing high-quality administrative support to research staff, overseeing projects, and supporting postgraduate students. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and experience in a higher education or research environment. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, 25 days of annual leave, and support for continuous professional development, making it an excellent opportunity for the right applicant.

Benefits

25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme

Support for continuous professional development

Flexible working opportunities available

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience within a Higher Education or research environment is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage, prioritise and plan your own workload.
• Confident communicating and working with colleagues, students and external organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to senior research and knowledge exchange staff.
• Coordinate and maintain effective oversight of research projects.
• Support postgraduate research students with key processes and documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Experience in research environment

Job description

Research and Knowledge Exchange Administrator/Senior Administrator

Research and Knowledge Exchange Administrator/Senior Administrator

Up to 37.5 hours per week

Permanent

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here .

About the Role

• Provide high-quality administrative support to senior research and knowledge exchange (RKE) staff across a broad range of research and knowledge exchange activities across the University
• Coordinate and maintain effective oversight of research and knowledge exchange projects, including supervising associated administrative tasks and staff where required
• Support postgraduate research students with key processes, documentation and enquiries
• Assist with the preparation, submission and tracking of research funding bids, ethics applications and related governance requirements
• Liaise with external organisations, partners and collaborators to support ongoing and future research activity
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes and systems within the Research and Knowledge Exchange team
• Part-time hours and job share opportunities would be considered for this role.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and experienced administrator with a keen interest in research and knowledge exchange
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage, prioritise and plan your own workload
• A collaborative team player who can contribute to problem-solving and the development of effective processes and procedures
• Confident communicating and working with colleagues, students and external organisations
• Previous administrative experience within a Higher Education or research environment is highly desirable
• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Visit our website www.hartpury.ac.uk to see full details and to apply online or telephone [phone] to request documents by post.

The closing date for receipt of applications is the 4 th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.