About the role
The is a small and growing team of researchers and academics embedded in Leicester Medical School and externally funded by the Stoneygate Trust. The team are pioneering an evidence-based approach to medical education and training that positions empathy at the heart of healthcare.
In this role, you will provide administrative assistance for the successful preparation, delivery and evaluation of a range of research and curriculum projects, and external training events. In addition, you will support a new outreach project aiming to encourage pre-16 school pupils from diverse backgrounds to consider a career in medicine and healthcare. The administrative assistant will work closely with the Centre Manager to support these activities, whilst managing their own time to ensure tasks are completed to appropriate deadlines.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have relevant administrative experience, preferably in the education sector and an interest in widening participation. To succeed and thrive in this role, you will need to be proactive in your approach to new projects and have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with confidence to a wide range of people from different backgrounds, including students, staff and external stakeholders.