# Administrator - North West Regional Research Delivery Network > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/administrator-north-west-regional-research-delivery-network/07819155-2e35-4e00-9a74-b063025a83e1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/administrator-north-west-regional-research-delivery-network/07819155-2e35-4e00-9a74-b063025a83e1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Manchester or Liverpool - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Post is confirmed until the end of the current RDN contract (31st March 2029) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-18T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-04T08:50:47.638Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester_Liverpool/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Administration/Administration-v8173928 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Join the NIHR North West Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) to play an important role in supporting the effective and efficient delivery of health and care research across the North West. As an Administrator for the NW RRDN, you will provide a professional, confidential and comprehensive secretarial and administration service to the organisation. This is an opportunity to work for the UK's biggest funder of health and care research, and contribute to making the UK a global leader in high quality, inclusive, and accessible research, that improves the health and wealth of the nation. NIHR North West Regional Research Delivery Network is hosted by Manchester Foundation Trust. ### Main duties of the job Key responsibilities include arranging meetings and travel, managing diaries, handling enquiries, and producing minutes and reports. Additionally, the role involves supporting financial processes such as processing invoices and purchase orders, as well as collaborating effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure the efficient operation of the regional offices. In return, the post holder will work in an organisation that fosters continuous improvement and well-being, with opportunities for ongoing professional development. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including Word and PowerPoint), web-based communication tools (e.g., MS Teams) and general web/app-based digital packages. - Excellent standard of written and spoken English with the ability to liaise professionally with stakeholders at all levels. - Superior organisational skills, with a proven ability to prioritise a heavy workload and meet tight deadlines. - Ability to work independently across a hybrid/remote environment and multiple office bases. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative to resolve general inquiries effectively. **Desirable** - Proficiency in Google Workspace applications (including Gmail, Drive, Docs, Slides, Calendar etc) and web-based communication tools (e.g., Google Meet). ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Extensive business administration or secretarial experience demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of core office functions - Experience arranging complex meetings, managing electronic diaries, booking venues/catering, and coordinating travel arrangements. **Desirable** - Experience producing accurate agendas, formal reports, minutes, and tracking action logs for key business meetings - Experience tracking finances, managing Purchase Orders, receipting invoices, and liaising with finance teams/external suppliers - Prior experience working within the NHS, Research & Innovation (R&I), or the NIHR Research Delivery Network. - Experience utilising the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system to maintain professional staff records ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - Good general education with English and Maths to GCSE standard (Grades A*-C) or equivalent. - Educated to Diploma level, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds certificate level in Business Administration, or evidence of equivalent substantial experience in administrative roles **Desirable** - Evidence of continuous professional development. ### Values and Personal Qualities **Essential** - Professional approach to work, is enthusiastic and a team player. - Demonstrable commitment to upholding strict confidentiality regarding sensitive staff and business matters. - A proactive, reliable, and collaborative team player who contributes positively to team efficiency and can cover for absent colleagues - Demonstrable commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and the rights of individuals within own working practice. - Reliable and accurate, with a high-level of attention to detail **Desirable** - Interest in scientific research, including clinical research, and the health and care service ## Documents - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) - [nw rrdn administrator job description (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10476623) - [functional requirements form_nw rrdn administrator (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10476624) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.