Search for more NHS jobs in Bristol
Job overview
Are you an experienced operational leader with a passion for education, research and delivering high-profile programmes?
The Bristol Urological Institute (BUI) is seeking an exceptional Teaching & Research Administration Manager to lead and develop one of the UK’s most respected urological teaching and research portfolios.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role at the heart of a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence, supporting world-leading clinicians, researchers and academic collaborations.
You’ll oversee a diverse portfolio of prestigious teaching courses, scientific meetings, fellowship programmes and research activities - helping ensure they run seamlessly, professionally and innovatively.
From international conferences to cutting-edge research administration, no two days are the same.
Main duties of the job
As BUI Teaching & Research Administration Manager, you will provide operational leadership across all teaching, research and external engagement activities within the Bristol Urological Institute.
You’ll lead the delivery and continuous improvement of a complex portfolio of:
- National and international teaching programmes
- Scientific meetings and conferences
- Fellowship and visitor programmes
- Research governance and administration
- Collaborative academic and clinical partnerships
You will also:
- Lead and support administrative staff
- Manage budgets, forecasting and income recovery
- Oversee governance and compliance
- Coordinate stakeholders across the NHS, academia and industry
- Drive service improvement and operational excellence
This is a highly autonomous role requiring strong judgement, exceptional organisational skills and the confidence to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Leading and managing the Teaching & Research administrative team, including staff supervision, performance management and workforce planning.
- Overseeing the delivery of teaching courses, conferences and scientific meetings, ensuring high-quality administration, stakeholder coordination and budget management.
- Managing research and academic administration, including governance, contracts, compliance and support for collaborative research activity.
- Holding responsibility for financial management across teaching and research activities, including budgeting, forecasting, income generation and financial reporting.
- Coordinating support for fellows, postgraduate trainees and international visitors, ensuring onboarding and administrative processes are completed effectively.
- Acting as a senior point of contact for national and international organisations and maintaining strong relationships with clinicians, academics, sponsors and external partners.
- Leading service improvement initiatives, developing systems and processes to enhance efficiency, governance and sustainability.
- Overseeing teaching and research facilities and ensuring effective resource utilisation.
- Working autonomously to prioritise operational delivery, manage competing demands and resolve complex issues across multiple workstreams.
- See attached job description for full list of duties.
Person specification
0,1,2
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in a relevant field (e.g. healthcare administration, business management, research, or science)
- Significant experience in administrative or operational roles within a complex organisation (e.g. NHS, higher education, or research environment)
- Experience of financial processes such as budget monitoring, reporting, or income tracking
- Experience of working within research, academic, or teaching programme administration
Desirable
- Training in research governance, project management, or finance
- Experience of service improvement, system development, or implementing new processes
- Experience of working with external stakeholders, including national or international partners
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 6 Medical Secretary roles in Bristol
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for BUI Teaching & Research Administration Manager with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Flexible working, days per week up for negotiation for the right candidate.. The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (25 Jun 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.