Research Group Administrator

Job description

About the role

Are you an excellent administrator, looking for the next step in your career as a Research Group Administrator?

This is a key role in supporting our Academics, researchers and their work within the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI).

What you would be doing

This is a dynamic role, providing administrative support to the Section events and activities with a wide range of duties:

• You will be the first point of contact, welcoming visitors and promoting a positive image of NHLI and the college.
• You will manage diaries of our Head of Division and Sections and organise their travel.
• You will Act as Secretary for Section meetings and committees including drafting agendas, papers and minutes with the committee Chairs. Coordinate subcommittees and working groups as required.

• You will assist in the entering and maintenance of electronic/online information such as professional activities, CVs, publication lists, membership registration etc, ensuring proper record keeping

• You will be familiar with document referencing using software such as Symplectic

What we are looking for

• You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience with an open and flexible approach to your day-to-day work.
• Great communication skills both verbal and written, and the ability to deal with staff of all levels as well as students.
• You will have experience of organising seminars, interviews, conferences and workshops.

• Previous experience of working in a higher education office environment, ideally in a research setting.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.

• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This is a fixed-term, part-time post for 2 days per week for 12 months.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact Matthew Smith, [email protected]