Job Overview

Position: Research Governance Assistant - Data Governance
Band: Band 4 (£28,392 to £31,157 per year)
Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 Months)
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working
Closing Date: 4th August 2026
Reference Number: 304-1095015

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit a proactive and organized Band 4 Research Governance Assistant to join the Research, Development and Innovation (R&D) Data Governance team.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across all UHB sites. You will assist the Research Governance Manager and Officer with the day-to-day running of the data governance service, coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders (including commercial partners), manage diaries, take formal minutes, and assist with research governance reviews and oversight of data research projects.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Administrative Support: Deliver efficient day-to-day administration for the R&D Data Governance team across all Trust sites.
Meeting Coordination & Minutes: Schedule meetings for internal and external parties, manage diaries, and accurately transcribe formal minutes.
Governance Oversight: Support research governance reviews and project oversight for data-focused research initiatives.
Workflow Management: Exercise initiative and independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and manage workloads under pressure while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

Good general education (e.g., GCSE English and Maths at Grades A–C / 9–4).
Knowledge equivalent to NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration, plus additional knowledge acquired through experience or short courses to diploma level.

Experience (Essential)

Experience of managing quality policies, processes, procedures, and work instructions.
Proven experience supporting or managing project delivery and transcribing formal minutes.
Ability to work on own initiative, handle non-routine/unpredictable issues, multi-task, and meet tight deadlines under pressure.

Benefits & Additional Information

Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).
Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven workplace culture and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
Checks: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.