Location: | Bristol |
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Salary: | £29,605 to £32,982 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 27th September 2023 |
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Closes: | 15th October 2023 |
Job Ref: | SUPP110430 |
The role
The School of Physics is seeking a motivated and confident Senior Research Administrator to provide excellent customer service and administrative support to the Interface Analysis Centre (IAC) and its director, Professor Tom Scott.
The role will be based in a lively research group conducting innovative research applied to materials and device development. The IAC team of about 60 international researchers and PhD students is a cutting-edge multidisciplinary research hub at the University of Bristol. We work on a range of materials-science-based problems focused on real-world problem-driven applications, working closely with industry and government to deliver practical impact.
What will you be doing?
Tasks will include: PA support for the director; liaising with researchers and postgraduate students; preparing financial and progress reports for funders; supporting the financial management and planning of the IAC; managing the IAC website and developing web content; managing group communications; facilitating regular team meetings; organising travel and accommodation, and workshops/conferences/events; co-ordinating space usage; managing a complex diary and greeting visitors; placing orders and reconciling the budget.
You should apply if
You have outstanding interpersonal and administrative skills, ideally gained in Higher Education administration or research support. Confidence in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of software is essential, as are excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. You must be comfortable working under pressure and able to deal well with difficult people or situations. A positive attitude, with self-confidence and initiative, are essential.
This post is full time, 35 hours per week with some potential for hybrid working.
Additional information
For informal queries, contact details: phys-eam@bristol.ac.uk
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
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