Core Research Facilities Coordinator (Finance and Admin)

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Core Research Facilities Coordinator (Finance and Admin)
About the role
Join us as a Core Research Facilities Coordinator (Finance and Admin) at the University of Bath!

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of research infrastructure at one of the UK’s leading universities? The University of Bath is excited to announce a brand-new opportunity for a Coordinator in our centralised Core Research Facility (CRF) unit. This is your chance to be part of something transformative and to enable world-changing research.

As CRF Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic and ambitious team, working closely with the Head of Core Research Facility Operations, the Director of Research Infrastructure & Facilities (RIF), Faculty Finance teams and colleagues across the University. You will help deliver a sustainable research infrastructure that accelerates the University’s research strategy.

You’ll take the lead on a wide range of exciting and essential activities, including:

Operations & Finance – Oversee facility booking systems and support financial processes.
Client Engagement – Be the friendly, professional point of contact for our external partners.
Unit Support – Assist with HR, Health & Safety, Campus Infrastructure, and committee coordination.
Strategic Projects – Collaborate on initiatives that shape the future of CRF operations.
Marketing & Communications support – work with internal marketing teams to build awareness of CRF offerings at the university and externally
About the role:

Part-time, open-ended position
Hybrid working – minimum of 2 days per week on campus (typically more in the early weeks for training)
Opportunity to grow with a new and evolving unit
Collaborative culture with academics, students, and professional services staff
This is your opportunity to be part of a bold new chapter at the University of Bath. You’ll help shape the future of research infrastructure, work with inspiring colleagues, and contribute to a mission that matters.

We’re seeking a proactive, solutions-focused team player who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You’ll bring:

Financial management and budget monitoring know-how
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Strong IT capabilities, including admin and financial systems
Sharp attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Marketing experience with an aptitude for audience-focused messaging
A positive, can-do attitude and calm approach under pressure
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who’s excited to make a difference and help carve out and evolve their role within the Core Research Facilities at the University of Bath.

Further Information:

The closing date for this role is Friday 5th September 2025 and we will be shortlisting for interviews on Wednesday 10th September. Please be available to attend an in-person interview on Wednesday 24th September 2025.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Christy Waterfall – bspcmw@bath.ac.uk or Laura Hiscox – prsljh@bath.ac.uk, however, please submit your application via the University website.

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
Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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.

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