• Job Description

  Req#: C9384-26-0205?language=en&page=723&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and organised Administrator (Band 4) to join the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) South East team.

  You will be instrumental in providing comprehensive administrative support to the directorate team across the RRDN South East, contributing to the effective and efficient delivery of funded health and social care research.

  This is a chance to be part of the new NIHR Research Delivery Network, which is building on the successes of the former NIHR Clinical Research to support vital research across the health and care system in England.

  The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is the Host Organisation for the South East RDN region, and we are looking for a committed individual who shares our values of Continuously improving, Excelling together, Caring together, and Learning together.

  The base for this role can be in one of three offices: Guildford, Falmer (Brighton), or Canterbury. Some cross site travel is required.

  To ensure fair and efficent review process, we kindly ask applicants who have previously submitted an application within the past three months. To refrain from re applying at this time.

  Thank you for your continued interest in this post.

  Main duties of the job

  The purpose of this role is to provide general administrative support to one of three RRDN Hubs. The post holder will be responsible for:

  • General Administrative support to one of the three RRDN South East Hubs
  • Diary management and organising meetings for operational or strategic directorate team and services creating documents, spreadsheets and presentations as required.
  • Developing and maintaining hub systems.
  • Finance Administration.
  • Administrative support for RRDN South East meetings.

  About us

  Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

  We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

  The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

  Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

  Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

  A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

  Details

  Date posted

  18 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum pro rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  384-AR-EMF19577A

  Job locations

  Brighton and Canterbury

  University of Brighton

  Brighton and Canterbury

  BN1 9PH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The core purpose of this role is to provide general administrative support across the RDN and to be a key part of the strategic directorate team.

  Key Responsibilities Include:

  Administrative Support: Providing a full range of support to the Hub team, including creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, and assisting with reports. Meeting and Event Coordination: Diary management for the directorate team, arranging meetings (sourcing venues, preparing papers, taking and disseminating minutes/actions). This includes forward planning for meetings and coordinating events and training programmes (booking venues/catering, managing delegates, creating booking sheets, and collating feedback). Systems and Finance: Developing and maintaining hub systems. Setting up and maintaining systems and databases, utilising the NIHR Hub (including Gmail and Google Drive). Finance administration including collation and maintenance of financial records, and managing the RRDN purchase order process in line with Host processes. Organisational Duties: Taking responsibility for ordering stationery and office supplies. Maintaining efficient filing and tracking systems to ensure continuity of service.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The core purpose of this role is to provide general administrative support across the RDN and to be a key part of the strategic directorate team.

  Key Responsibilities Include:

  Administrative Support: Providing a full range of support to the Hub team, including creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, and assisting with reports. Meeting and Event Coordination: Diary management for the directorate team, arranging meetings (sourcing venues, preparing papers, taking and disseminating minutes/actions). This includes forward planning for meetings and coordinating events and training programmes (booking venues/catering, managing delegates, creating booking sheets, and collating feedback). Systems and Finance: Developing and maintaining hub systems. Setting up and maintaining systems and databases, utilising the NIHR Hub (including Gmail and Google Drive). Finance administration including collation and maintenance of financial records, and managing the RRDN purchase order process in line with Host processes. Organisational Duties: Taking responsibility for ordering stationery and office supplies. Maintaining efficient filing and tracking systems to ensure continuity of service.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good general standard o education to GCSE A level or equivalent including English
  • RSA II or equivalent in typing/proficient in keyboard skills and audio typing
  • Office administration qualification or equivalent

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Working knowledge of a range of software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint
  • Experience of organising meetings
  • Experience of working in busy environment
  • Experience of creating and using administration system
  • Knowledge of information governance

  Desirable

  • Experience of organising training programmes
  • Knowledge of NHS and research priorities and understanding of the guidelines and targets in own area of work
  • Experience in an NHS administration

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good general standard o education to GCSE A level or equivalent including English
  • RSA II or equivalent in typing/proficient in keyboard skills and audio typing
  • Office administration qualification or equivalent

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Working knowledge of a range of software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint
  • Experience of organising meetings
  • Experience of working in busy environment
  • Experience of creating and using administration system
  • Knowledge of information governance

  Desirable

  • Experience of organising training programmes
  • Knowledge of NHS and research priorities and understanding of the guidelines and targets in own area of work
  • Experience in an NHS administration

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Brighton and Canterbury

  University of Brighton

  Brighton and Canterbury

  BN1 9PH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Brighton and Canterbury

  University of Brighton

  Brighton and Canterbury

  BN1 9PH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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