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Job information Administrative Assistance for PRUComm Annual GP Surgery from the Company The University of Manchester, this latest Administrative Assistance for PRUComm Annual GP Surgery job vacancy is located in the city Hybrid work in Manchester M located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Education field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

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Overview of the post

We wish to appoint an Administrative Assistant to support us in delivering the 12th national survey of the working lives of General Practitioners (GPs) in England. The postholder will join the Policy Research Unit in Health and Care Systems and Commissioning (PRU HSSC), based at the University of Manchester.

The postholder will be the first point of contact for the survey, providing administrative support to the wider project team during the project and will be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Previous administrative experience in a research setting would be advantageous.

Background

The postholder will be part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Policy Research Unit in Health and Care Systems and Commissioning (PRU HSSC), www.prucomm.ac.uk).

PRU HSSC is a collaboration between the University of Manchester, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the University of Kent. Led from Manchester by Prof Kath Checkland and Prof Matt Sutton, the Unit undertakes research to inform Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) policy on the organisation of the health system and the commissioning/planning of services. One of 20 Units funded by NIHR, members of the Unit work closely with policy makers from DHSC and relevant Arm's Length Bodies such as NHS England. At any one time the Unit will carry out 2-3 larger scale (1-2 years) projects and several shorter-term pieces of work as requested by DHSC. In addition to project reports and academic outputs, the Unit provides bespoke policy briefings and presentations for policy makers and works closely with civil servants to ensure that the research is relevant and helpful.

The Unit is embedded within the Health Organisation, Policy and Economics (HOPE) research group, in the Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research. This is one of the five Centres within the Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care.

The successful applicant will report to Catherine Elliott, Project Manager of PRU HSSC, and work with Profs Checkland and Sutton and other members of the PRUComm team. This is a part time post that allows homeworking from within the UK with a minimum of one working day on site, typically a Tuesday.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Catherine Elliott

Email: Catherine.elliot-3@manchesetr.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Keywords : Manchester jobs
Closed Date : 2025-08-30