Overview
Department Coordinator (CC13381) – Bath, BA2 7AY
We are seeking a proficient and dedicated administrator to join the University of Bath’s Research and Impact Services (RIS) as our Department Coordinator.
About the role
The University of Bath’s research is helping to change the world for the better. We work in partnership to create a healthier, more sustainable and connected future for us all.
Our Research and Impact Services (RIS) department supports the full research lifecycle – from funding applications and project delivery to knowledge exchange, impact, and commercialisation. As the Department Coordinator, you will work in an essential role at the heart of the department, providing support to enable pivotal work to take place.
This role will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Research and Impact Services team and to the Director, contributing to the development and maintenance of operational processes and supporting key activities. You will ensure the smooth running of the office through duties including finance tasks, HR and induction support, maintaining office documentation and providing assistance to the Director of RIS.
About you
You will:
- be proficient in organising multiple tasks effectively and with precision and accuracy, ensuring a timely delivery.
- display effective written and verbal communication skills, engaging confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
- demonstrate a professional approach in handling confidential and sensitive information, employing tact, discretion, and respect.
- be competent using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint) and show a willingness to embrace new digital systems and platforms.
- Be proactive and able to work both within a team, and independently with minimal supervision.
Further information
This is a full-time role, working 36.5 hours per week.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Natasha Bishop, Executive Officer at lisnp@bath.ac.uk.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We’re very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
What we can offer you
We’re continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.
Closing Date: 23 Feb 2026
Department: Management, Specialist and Administration
Salary: £26,707 to £30,378
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