SPECIALITY AND SETTING OFFICER

Specialty and Settings Officer (Temporary - 6 Months)

• Location: Leeds (with occasional national travel)
• Contract: Full-time, Temporary (6 months)
• Salary: £15.40 per hour
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Make a National Impact - Support Research that Changes Lives

Manpower are exciting to present an opportunity to join a national research coordination programme as a Specialty and Settings Officer. This role sits within a Strategic Development Directorate supporting a newly established network that aims to improve research delivery across health and care settings in England.

This is a temporary, full-time post with a primary focus on coordinating meetings and providing high-level administrative and organisational support to a collaborative team working across national and regional health research systems.

About the Network

A new national research delivery initiative has been launched across England, comprising a central coordinating centre and regional research delivery networks. The network supports efficient, high-quality research within the health and care sector, contributing to improved outcomes for patients and informing national policy.

About the Role

As Specialty and Settings Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of internal functions and external engagement by:

• Coordinating internal and external meetings, including with national leadership figures
• Managing agendas, meeting minutes, logistics, and tracking follow-up actions
• Supporting administrative processes to enable collaboration across regional and national leads
• Managing shared inboxes and calendars, triaging enquiries and escalating where necessary
• Supporting data collation, analysis, and presentation for reports and strategic decision-making
• Drafting written materials such as reports, case studies, and responses to enquiries
• Supporting the delivery of key strategic development projects and service improvements

What You'll Need

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a professional administrative or coordination role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and proactively, knowing when to escalate
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems

Desirable Experience:

• Understanding of or experience working in health, care, or academic research settings
• Familiarity with research delivery, NHS, or higher education environments
• Experience with data collection, analysis, or supporting strategic decision-making
• Involvement in project support or process improvement initiatives

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a national initiative supporting real-world impact in health and care research
• Work in a flexible, collaborative, and inclusive environment
• Contribute to meaningful projects with visibility at national level
• Gain experience within a strategic, high-profile programme

Additional Information

• This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (first-time applicants)
• Some national travel will be required as part of this role