Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School
Project/Research Administrative Assistant (2 years fixed term)
Ref: SC4718
Salary on appointment will be £22,681 per annum, with an annual increment up to £24,533 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project/Research Administrative Assistant to join the Project Team of the Wellcome Trust funded Institutional Award “Inclusion Diversity and Equality of Access (IDEA)” Project.
This project will be based within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences but will involve working across the University. You will support the FMH Associate Dean for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Project Administration Manager to effect a culture change by evidencing the positive impact of equality, diversity, and inclusion awareness and training and research process initiatives.
You will provide efficient, pro-active and high quality customer support and assist the Project Team by undertaking clerical and administrative duties to support the project and members of the team, including organising and servicing meetings, travel, workshops, as well as liaising with the project members to ensure the timely delivery of documentation, and that information is provided accurately and efficiently.
You will have a good standard of education with a minimum of five passes at GCSE at Grades A-C including Mathematics and English, or equivalent qualification, or equivalent recent experience in a similar role providing business administrative support. Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to manage a varied workload in a high paced environment. Previous experience in a similar area would be advantageous.
This full-time post is available from 1 October 2024 on a fixed term basis for two years.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, job share, and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
We strongly encourage applicants from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds and welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 16 September 2024
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.