Research Centre Coordinator

Are you an experienced administrator with a passion to facilitate equality, diversity and inclusion for neurodiverse workers? Birkbeck, University of London, is looking for a Research Centre Coordinator to join the 'Centre for Neurodiversity at Work’ this Summer.

You will work one day a week, initially for a period of 12 months, working closely with the Centre Co-Directors. You will ensure efficient flow of information between Directors and Birkbeck stakeholders to maintain progress with ongoing projects.

As Research Centre Coordinator, you will be involved in:

• establishing communication and project management systems,
• following and advising on guidelines and financial regulations to ensure timely provision of resources,
• supporting funding applications by providing written input, checking and submitting documents and overseeing the timing of information for funding,
• assisting the Centre Directors with the evaluation of events and outputs by collating and analysing evidence and communicating emerging themes to support decision-making.

As Research Centre Coordinator, you will need to have:

• an understanding of how research and HE processes work - from funding applications through to project completion and dissemination,
• excellent administrative and IT skills, including MS Office,
• a proactive mindset which is resilient to challenges and setbacks,
• qualified to degree level or similar qualification/experience.

In return, you will be able to learn and develop your knowledge by being involved in cutting-edge organisational research with a clear mission to support neurodiversity at work.

The Centre for Neurodiversity at Work undertakes cutting edge research to enhance and support ethical, impactful organisational practice. We do this through fostering collaborations between scientific research and psychologists in practice, influenced by the priorities of neurominority employees.

Remuneration
£7,429 rising to £8,473 per annum (actual) – 0.2 or 20% FTE (£37,143 - £42,365 pro-rata, FTE). Grade 6 of the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.

Terms and Conditions
Fixed-term, part-time contract (7 hours per week) for 12 months. Please submit a CV for consideration. Closing date: 27 May 2024, interview date: 31 May 2024.

Enquiries
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Almuth McDowall, Professor of Organisational Psychology, at a.mcdowall@bbk.ac.uk or click the 'Apply' button.

If you have any difficulty using the recruitment portal please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk, providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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