Operational Officer

The National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) brings together world-leading researchers from Cardiff, Swansea and Bangor Universities to learn more about the triggers and causes of mental health problems. This is a rare opportunity to join the highly successful and innovative NCMH team based at Cardiff University's flagship Hadyn Ellis Building- Cathays. 

Working closely with the Centre Manager, you will assist with the operational running of the Centre, providing high level administrative support for NCMH activities. You will also be responsible for the line management of the NCMH administrative team, managing the performance, induction and development of the team, as necessary. 

The role requires a proactive, highly organized individual, capable of balancing multiple priorities. The ability to problem-solve and build relationships with key stakeholders is essential. The successful candidate will have substantial experience of research administration and of providing a service in the field of mental health research. Experience of working in a higher education environment would be an advantage, as would the ability to speak Welsh. 

For informal discussion please contact Sarah Knott – Email: KnottS@cardiff.ac.uk
 
The post is full time (35 hours per week), available immediately and is fixed term until 31st March 2025.

Salary: £29,762 - £34,314 per annum (Grade 5).
Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances

Closing Date: Thursday, 13 April 2023

External applications are currently not being considered for this post.  If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (including bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more.  It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter

The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

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