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The University is seeking to appoint a Research Support Administrator to join the Research Services team in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Sciences.

The role

This is a pivotal role whereby the post-holder will be supporting a wide variety of activities within the Faculty Research Services team. You will have experience of providing a full range of administrative support and an ability to deliver exemplary customer service and excellent organisational skills. 

Essential knowledge, skills, and experience

  • A high level of IT literacy and confidence with Microsoft Office software
  • To be well organised and flexible with excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
  • Ability to take accurate minutes effectively
  • Understanding and experience of processing claims, expenses, and related financial tasks 
  • Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, across the whole range of media
  • Ability to deal appropriately with and build positive working relationships with staff at all levels, both internally and externally
  • Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision, planning and prioritising own workload, working under pressure, and using own initiative and creativity to solve problems and meet deadlines
  • A flexible and adaptable approach to work and a willingness to undertake a wide range of tasks
  • Interest and willingness to develop skills and learn new ones
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience

  • Previous experience of working in a research support office/financial environment is desirable but not essential

What you will get in return

  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.