Job Description

Department: Research Office


Location: York


Salary: 25,804 to 26,707 per annum pro rata


Hours: 14.8


Closing Date: Thursday 04 December 2025 at midnight


Interview Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025


Reference: 197-25

Part time permanent

Location: York

Salary:

25,804 to 26,707

per annum (10,321 to 10,682 pro rata)

Introduction

to YSJ University

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the recent addition of our new London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.


Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.


The Research Office offers central professional support to all academic staff in the university. You will be working in a small friendly team of research officers and academic staff.

The Role

The post holder will support Heads of School, School Research and Knowledge Transfer Leads, the Head of Research Office and PGR School Manager, as well as all academic staff and students in aspects of the University's activities as defined in the job description.


The post holder will work closely with other members of the Research Office to support the delivery of the University's Framework for Research and Innovation and the attainment of research objectives embedded in the University's strategy. The Research Administrator is responsible for general administration within the office.

Key Requirements

The post holder will need to demonstrate comprehensive experience of working with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel. Experience in the development, enhancement and documentation of administrative systems and procedure, along with the experience of providing advice and guidance to academic and administrative colleagues at all levels in a university or organisation of similar scale and complexity.


The successful candidate will have a passion for research and in particular supporting our staff with excellent customer service.


For informal enquiries please contact Emily Smith (e.smith2@yorksj.ac.uk)


In addition to a competitive salary, YSJ employees enjoy access to a superb range of benefits including -

Generous annual leave entitlement (plus additional leave days during our Christmas closure period) Pension scheme Health cash plan Training and development Discounts at a range of local companies, including shops, cafes and restaurants.

The University is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff networks and a multi-faith space to support staff from different background


As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.


Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.


Interviews may take place remotely via Microsoft Teams. Further guidance will be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.


Please note that this vacancy may close early if a large volume of applications are received to ensure that we can meet the above timescales. Any applications currently in progress at this time will be notified and given the opportunity to complete their application prior to closure.

Additional Information

For informal queries, please contact Emily Smith, PGR School Manager, e.smith2@yorksj.ac.uk


It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview.