Research Governance Administrator

Main area Research and Development
- Research Governance Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D Town Cambridge Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/08/2026 23:59

Research and Development is seeking a highly professional, comprehensive, and confidential Administrator to provide exceptional support to the Research Governance team in delivering safe, compliant and well‑managed research across the Trust. The role is central to maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date records for a wide portfolio of research studies, ensuring that key information, performance metrics and regulatory updates are collated, checked and recorded in a timely way.

Working as part of a busy office, you will manage a varied workload including maintaining electronic study files and databases, chasing and coordinating updates from research teams, preparing routine performance reports and responding to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders. The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong IT and data skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism at all times while contributing positively to the wider R&D team.

• Maintain accurate electronic study files and research databases, ensuring timely entry, checking and updating of research study information.
• Collate, monitor and report research performance metrics and KPIs, chasing outstanding information from research teams and stakeholders.
• Manage a busy inbox and enquiries, drafting clear, professional communications and resolving or escalating complex queries appropriately.
• Plan and prioritise a varied workload, working independently and as part of the Research Governance team to meet tight deadlines.
• Use strong IT and data skills (particularly Excel and databases), excellent attention to detail, and confident written and verbal communication to support safe and efficient research governance.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.

CUH’s values – Together
- Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied…