Operations, Administration and Project Support Officer
This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Are you an effective administrator with experience of supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy department, office, hotel or meeting venue? Do you have experience of coordinating and delivering a range of in-person, online, and hybrid meetings and events? Can you prioritise a busy workload and do you thrive when given responsibility for a range of different projects and tasks? Would you like to play a core role in supporting the activities and projects of a world-class scientific research centre? If so, we want to hear from you!
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) is one of the six research centres supported by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). NCAS pursues long-term research in Climate and High Impact Weather, Air Pollution and Long-Term Global Change. In addition, NCAS provides UK research scientists and others with services and facilities in atmospheric science through the FAAM Airborne Laboratory, the Atmospheric Measurement and Observations Facility, the Centre for Environmental Data Analysis, and the Computational Modelling Services.
NCAS is seeking to employ an Operations, Administration, and Project Support Officer to join the NCAS Operations Team based at its headquarters in Leeds. As a core member of the team, you will have a varied role in supporting the effective operations and activities of the NCAS HQ building, training rooms, and meeting spaces. You will support the organisation and delivery of a wide range of online, hybrid, and in-person meetings and events, and you will be given responsibility for supporting the delivery of a range of projects and other activities across a wide range of organisational and scientific areas.
NCAS works in partnership and collaboration with many organisations, and has staff and Directors hosted by a number of different universities. Whilst based in Leeds, you will provide support across NCAS. Occasional travel to other NCAS locations and meeting venues in the UK may be required, including occasional overnight stays.
Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants.
Benefits
* 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
* Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, the University’s state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
* Personal Development: Access to courses run by NCAS and the University’s Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
* Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Gemma Cornish, NCAS Operations and Projects Support Manager
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