Research support officer

Job Description

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.Kidney Research UKs research team is responsible for driving forward our research priorities, including managing the research funding that we provide, developing our relationships with the kidney research community, statutory funding bodies and other charityand industry partners, and engaging with patients.We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and responsible addition to our dynamic team. This is a new role to support the executive director of research and policy, and to provide additional support for some strategic areas of work across the team. This isa key role to enable smooth and efficient delivery of our expanding research and policy portfolio.Research support officer requirements:We need a highly organised individual, keen to help us succeed with our mission to end kidney disease. The successful applicant will enjoy engaging with a wide range of external partners as well as liaising with all teams within the organisation and our trustees.Administrative responsibility for coordinating some major strategic research initiatives (e.g. UK Kidney Research Consortium) will be an essential component of the position.If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit your CV, together with a supporting statement, outlining why you are interested and how you feel you meet the requirements.We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.About us:Kidney Research UK are the leading charity dedicated to kidney research in the UK. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.We fund research into all aspects of kidney disease - from understanding the condition, to how we can prevent and treat it. We want to discover better, kinder treatments.Research has given us life-saving kidney transplants, dialysis machines that filter the blood when the kidneys fail, and drugs to keep us going. But these treatments come at a cost. They can be gruelling, confining, relentless. A transplant is not a cure, theyrarely last a lifetime.Kidney disease still affects 3.5 million people in the UK. And one million of those dont know they are at risk. Thats 3.5 million people who are someones parents, grandparents, children, friends.And kidney failure is rising, as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes and obesity.Thats why our work is more essential than ever.Research is what we do. It is the only way to discover future preventions, treatments and cures. It is vital to keep our loved ones safe. Your support is crucial to make this happen.Were here to be heard, to make a difference, to change the future. Kidney disease ends here.Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid workingContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per weekSalary: £25,000 - £27,500 per annum depending on experience Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexibleworking, Generous annual leave, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal, Social Activities.Closing date: Tuesday 14 March 2023Interviews: will be held on week commencing 27 March 2023No agencies please.You may have experience of the following: Research Support Officer, Project Officer, Administrator, Project Support Officer, Admin Assistant, Project Support, Administration, Project Support Assistant, Programme Officer, Programme Management, Charity, Charities,NFP, Not for Profit, etc.REF-203 394