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This post will provide administrative support in all matters relating to the Suffolk Sustainability Institute and Digital Futures Research institutes at the University, research, and the wider outputs of the Research Directorate team.

About the team

The Suffolk Sustainability Institute is committed to tackling the causes of climate change. The impacts of climate change and environmental degradation are amongst the greatest threats to public health, the global economy and biodiversity. The Institute’s research is centred on three key themes that span a range of emerging research disciplines and pressing urban and rural sustainability challenges.

The Digital Futures Institute is a leading regional digital hub for applied research, development, consultancy, and training which has a strong technology focus. Bringing together our regional partners, University of Suffolk researchers, students and entrepreneurs are exploring the power of digital technologies to solve real-world problems. Based on Adastral Park, the Institute brings BT plc Research and Development together with top experts from the university to provide digital transformation and open innovation to the East of England.

About you

The University of Suffolk is seeking a dynamic and organized individual to join our Research Directorate team as a Research Institute Administrator. This pivotal role will involve providing comprehensive administrative support to our Suffolk Sustainability Research institute and Digital Futures Institute, facilitating the smooth operation of research projects and initiatives.

Benefits

  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
  • Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies.
  • We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS.
  • Staff discounts at a few local amenities.
  • Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports.
  • We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
  • Wellbeing programmes.
  • Staff recognition annual awards.

Interview Date: Thursday 2 May 2024 at University of Suffolk, Waterfront Campus.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sue Raychaudhuri, Research Office Manager and PA to Pro-Vice Chancellor Research at s.raychaudhuri@uos.ac.uk.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.