Research data administrator
Job summary
The Research and Development department at NNUH is growing and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Data Administrator to join a supportive and dynamic team to help us develop our service.
The role of the Research Data Administrator can at times be demanding so we are looking for someone who is confident, has excellent communication skills, is highly organised and good at multi-tasking with experience of reporting.
The main purpose of the role is to support the R&D team with a high level of accuracy around data reporting. This will involve data input, resolving data queries, verifying source data and accuracy.
The ideal candidate will have advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Power Query, XLOOK UP, Pivot tables), excellent communication skills and experience of reporting.
Interview date: 18 September 2026.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to provide both administrative and data support for all research activity within the Research Operations Office based at NNUH, being responsible for ensuring that data related to research activity is recorded, monitored, maintained, and reported to ensure data quality and accuracy in compliance with the UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care.
You will support the maintenance and development of existing reporting systems and assist in adoption and integration of new reporting and processing systems.The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Main duties include:
- Preparing statistics and reports on research activity and data for dissemination to Trust Boards/Committees as required
- Extracting and manipulating data from research database systems and using Microsoft Office systems as appropriate to support data requests
- Resource, track and monitor the registration, approval, and status of research projects
- Maintain accurate records and ensures completeness of research data stored on file and electronically
- Regularly monitor data systems to ensure data quality and consistency.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4152 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Educated to Diploma level or have significant administration experience
- Good IT skills; Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel
Experience
- Good IT skills; Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel
Skills
- Strong organisational skills. Ability to manage own workload and work on own initiative
Atitude & Aptitude
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and maintain concentration in a busy working environment
- Demonstrate Understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/