Are you an experienced operational leader with a passion for education, research and delivering high-profile programmes?
The Bristol Urological Institute (BUI) is seeking an exceptional Teaching & Research Administration Manager to lead and develop one of the UK’s most respected urological teaching and research portfolios.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role at the heart of a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence, supporting world-leading clinicians, researchers and academic collaborations.
You’ll oversee a diverse portfolio of prestigious teaching courses, scientific meetings, fellowship programmes and research activities - helping ensure they run seamlessly, professionally and innovatively.
From international conferences to cutting-edge research administration, no two days are the same.
As BUI Teaching & Research Administration Manager, you will provide operational leadership across all teaching, research and external engagement activities within the Bristol Urological Institute.
You’ll lead the delivery and continuous improvement of a complex portfolio of:
National and international teaching programmes
Scientific meetings and conferences
Fellowship and visitor programmes
Research governance and administration
Collaborative academic and clinical partnerships
You will also:
Lead and support administrative staff
Manage budgets, forecasting and income recovery
Oversee governance and compliance
Coordinate stakeholders across the NHS, academia and industry
Drive service improvement and operational excellence
This is a highly autonomous role requiring strong judgement, exceptional organisational skills and the confidence to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Leading and managing the Teaching & Research administrative team, including staff supervision, performance management and workforce planning.
Overseeing the delivery of teaching courses, conferences and scientific meetings, ensuring high-quality administration, stakeholder coordination and budget management.
Managing research and academic administration, including governance, contracts, compliance and support for collaborative research activity.
Holding responsibility for financial management across teaching and research activities, including budgeting, forecasting, income generation and financial reporting.
Coordinating support for fellows, postgraduate trainees and international visitors, ensuring onboarding and administrative processes are completed effectively.
Acting as a senior point of contact for national and international organisations and maintaining strong relationships with clinicians, academics, sponsors and external partners.
Leading service improvement initiatives, developing systems and processes to enhance efficiency, governance and sustainability.
Overseeing teaching and research facilities and ensuring effective resource utilisation.
Working autonomously to prioritise operational delivery, manage competing demands and resolve complex issues across multiple workstreams.
See attached job description for full list of duties.
