The advert:

The Research and Innovation Team provides administrative support for the Schools’ Associate Deans of Research, the Associate Dean for Innovation, REF Coordinators and Graduate Studies Coordinators as well as academic staff who are engaged in research and innovation activities. The post-holder will support all research and innovation projects undertaken by research staff in the Schools.

You will thrive on working in a dynamic and focused support team and be willing to take on a range of tasks. You will be self-motivated, organised and IT literate and be skilled in reviewing processes and making positive suggestions for change. The role presents an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on our administration support services.

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience and Support all Research and Innovation (R&I) activities in the Schools.

You’ll support colleagues by:

Supporting:

• academic and research staff with their projects and grant applications.
• REF
• doctoral student administration
• ethics applications
• project and other meetings
• provision and maintenance of data and information

What you’ll bring

With excellent communication skills and attention to detail along with experience of working in a similar administrative support you will be able to support a variety of tasks and processes. You will be self-motivated, organised and IT literate and be skilled in reviewing processes, managing information and making suggestions for positive change

It’s not just about data and processes, it’s about people and relationships, your exceptional interpersonal skills will enable you to connect with across the admin and school teams, making meaningful connections to get tasks completed.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 25 days Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us

For more information about the role please contact Huw Jones on [email protected] or feel free to contact Aleks Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on [email protected].

All applications must be submitted online.

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

If you would like to discuss your advert with a member of the recruitment team please contact [email protected] for guidance and support.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

We use the person specification as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

Job Details

School/Unit
Research & Innovation

Location
Llandaff Campus

Salary
£29,179 to £34,132 per annum pro rata

Fixed term until 31/07/2026

Post Type
Part Time

Hours per Week
22.2

Closing Date
Tuesday 16 September 2025

Reference
3959-1