Job Description

We've all seen the stories of "super-bugs", MRSA and microbial resistance. Add into the mix the devastating effects on people's lives of Coronavirus and you can understand why we are passionate about what we do.

This role is based in our Science & Innovation team at The Fellows Research Centre (FRC), Halifax. It's a multi-million-pound, state-of-the-art research & product development facility.

What will you do?

• Responsible for the efficient functioning of the GAMA FRC Halifax scientific office through a range of administrative, financial and managerial tasks.
• Provides essential Admin support for FRC office, line management for one Admin direct report and key to embedding GAMA values and culture
• Diary management for Science and Innovation Director
• Ensure the smooth running of the FRC office on a day-to-day basis through the effective planning and management of daily operations including meeting support and stationery/stock ordering.
• Coordinating FRC office activities and operations to improve efficiency and ensure compliance to company policies.
• Identify and help execute opportunities to support GAMA events and initiatives including Team events and charitable work and ad hoc projects as identified by S&I Team.
• Manage financial data input for office spend for S&I Team, invoicing, raising PO's and receipting of goods.
• Responsible for researching, arranging and coordinating travel, transportation and accommodation for S&I Director and S&I Team according to GAMAs expense policy.
• Line management responsibility for one office administrator, to divide responsibilities to ensure performance as per GAMAs company objectives and Inspire programme.
• Work closely with FRC Facilities Manager to ensure FRC facility and team activities run smoothly

What will you need?

• Proven experience as an office manager and executive assistant in a similar sector
• Previous experience of working within an office-based role.
• Experience within a Health and Safety role, as applied to office environment
• Excellent knowledge of office management procedures

What will you get?

• A competitive salary up to £33,000
• Commitment to your personal and professional development
• Annual performance related bonus 25 days holiday (plus statutory)
• A competitive pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cashback plan for money back on dentists, opticians etc

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven experience as an office manager and executive assistant in a similar sector Previous experience of working within an office-based role. Experience within a Health and Safety role, as applied to office environment Excellent knowledge of office management procedures