Job Description

We are looking for friendly, engaging, enthusiastic people to join the Faculty of Science Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) team. You will work together with Hub colleagues and the wider Faculty RKE team, contributing to the planning, administration and management of the support elements of the research lifecycle. You will provide senior administrative support to academic and research staff applying for and managing research grants.

Three posts are available, one in each of the following RKE hubs: Biosciences Hub (located on Sutton Bonington Campus); Chemistry/ Physics Hub and Pharmacy/ Psychology Hub (both located on University Park Campus). Please specify in the additional information section of the application form if you have a preference for any particular role(s), with reasons for any preference(s).

As a Senior Research Administrator you will:

• Coordinate the administrative support provision for pre- and post-award activity related to bids and grants within their hub.
• Collaborate with a wide group of stakeholders to ensure support levels are delivered and maintained.
• Support the RKE team as required in all aspects of research output including organizing events, committees, general support office outputs and administration.
• Line manage of a small administrative team.

And you will bring:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and numeracy skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• A drive and willingness to take the initiative in process improvements.
• A positive attitude to building and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues.

Experience of working accurately with finance or numerical data and of planning your own work activities and delivering to deadlines are essential. Experience in research project budgets and finances would be beneficial but not essential.

We welcome applications from high quality people who will enhance the diversity of our RKE team. The Faculty is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Science.

These are full-time (36.25hrs/week), permanent positions. Job share or flexible working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate. Please specify in the additional information section of the application form if you wish to work flexibly or as part of a job share.

Suitable applicants will be invited to an online selection process delivered via Microsoft Teams which will comprise of a work-based assessment and an interview.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities