Administrative Officer (Maternity Cover)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive administrator to join the Research Funding Development team in Research and Innovation Services. We are a collegiate team who provide specialist support to assist our researchers in identifying, applying for and securing external funding for research.
Research and Innovation Services (RIS) support academic and research staff to fulfil their research and enterprise objectives by providing expert advice and assistance in research funding, bid support and management, collaborations with industry and other strategic partners as well as the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property.
You will have:
* Relevant experience and success in similar work in administration
* Ability to independently organise activities and events (plus schedules, diaries, meeting arrangements, etc), whilst prioritising a conflicting workload
* Ability to use own initiative and suggest and implement practical and effective solutions
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in taking meeting minutes
In return we offer:
* Generous annual leave provision, plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days)
* Subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme
* A range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment
* Hybrid working and part time (>0.8FTE) will be considered
Please note, this post is 12 months Maternity Cover.
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Maud Vandereyken (m.m.g.vandereyken@soton.ac.uk).
Interviews for this post will be week commencing 11th November 2024.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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