Research Administrator (Part Time, Fixed Term)

An opportunity has arisen for a part-time administrator to join the department of Psychiatry to provide research and administrative support to the ATTEND trial, to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the research and related activities and assist with other administrative duties within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry group as needed.

This will involve providing excellent administrative support across a range of functions, being responsible for making many arrangements on behalf of the Professor and her team, working efficiently and effectively and communicating with the team and others in the department in the appropriate manner.  Sometimes rigid deadlines need to be met in an accurate, timely and organised fashion.

This role will encompass direct communication with a wide variety of staff, visitors, and students throughout the department as well as the NHS, funders, research collaborators across different institutions, and participants along with other University colleagues.

You will be the primary point of contact for a variety of administrative procedures for the ATTEND trial and within the department and will also work closely with the other members of the administration team and the Business and Operations Manager, to provide the highest level of administration and support with general queries and enquiries.

You will have previous administrative experience and will be used to managing a large, varied and confidential workload.  You will be a flexible team player, possessing high levels of organisational and IT skills.  As well as the ability to think creatively and flexibly about your role, you will need to have the confidence to respond on behalf of the research teams to a wide range of individuals, groups and organisations.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Simon Gurry, HR Coordinator,  hradminpsychiatry@medschl.cam.ac.uk.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2027 in the first instance. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

The closing date for applications is: 22nd October 2023

The interview date for the role is: 31st October 2023

Please quote reference RN38708 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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