Job overview

This post is a Fixed Term / Secondment for 1 year until 30 November 2026 to cover secondment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our team to undertake the role of Approvals Administrator.  

This role is part of the Support and Delivery Centres Approvals Team within Health and Care Research Wales. Health and Care Research Wales is a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others. 

The post holder will require excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the Service, be motivated, ready for the next challenge and enjoy working as part of a very busy team. 

The post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

The role will support the Research Ethics Committees in the preparation of agendas and provision of meeting administration including minute taking.  The post-holder will support the tracking of studies to deliver a coordinated service to applicants and have a working knowledge of the approvals process as a whole.  

The post-holder will be part of a wider team, which will ensure that appropriate reviews have been completed and recorded in line with agreed processes.   

The role will require collaborative working with a range of stakeholders, internal and external, though primarily with staff from Approvals Operations and current and prospective Research Ethics Committee members. This will require the post-holder to work under their own initiative under general oversight and direction from the line manager, and display a high level of tact, diplomacy and emotional intelligence. 

Working for our organisation

This is a Health & Care Research Wales post, hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board. 

Health and Care Research Wales is a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others. 

Health and Care Research Wales works in support of Welsh Government’s overarching goal which is to ensure that today’s research makes a difference to tomorrow’s care.  

Its mission is to promote, support and provide collective oversight of health and social care research in Wales. Ensuring it is of the highest international scientific quality, is relevant to the needs and challenges of health and social care in Wales and makes a difference to policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of patients, people, and communities in Wales