Administrator

About Us

The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) https://www.har.mrc.ac.uk/ is located in an expanding science and innovation park in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research.  As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of research groups across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human disease.

About the Role

Are you highly organised, hands-on, and ready to be part of something meaningful?

We’re looking for someone like you to join our Operations Team at the Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) as an Administrator, supporting our Events and Marketing Manager

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll be right at the heart of our Advance Training Centre a state of the art facility built to host world class training courses, symposiums, and networking events.

Whether you're preparing materials, managing bookings, or helping events run smoothly, your work will make a real impact.

The Advance Centre features:

• Two large meeting rooms
• Three breakout spaces
• A modern reception area
• Two specialist training laboratories
• Up to 100 visitors each week

You'll help ensure our spaces are fully utilised and that every guest whether attending a training course or hiring our venue has a professional, seamless experience. No two days will be the same, and your positive attitude and attention to detail will be key to our success.

About You 

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good time management skills and the ability to highlight and manage changing priorities
• Previous experience in an administrative role within a customer-focused environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Hands-on experience supporting in-person events, including managing last-minute changes and stakeholder requests.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a can-do attitude 

Key Responsibilities 

• Facilitate and support events and courses for both internal and external customers: event planning, on-the-day support, delegate registration, health & safety, catering, IT support, equipment and resource planning, and transport
• Manage the inbox and act as the main point of contact for internal and external customers
• Manage reception, including meet and greet, and carry out troubleshooting to meet customers’ requirements
• Room planning and movement of equipment and furniture to meet visitors’ requirements and ensure the best use of available space
• Coordinate and help develop brochures/marketing material to publicise existing courses and increase stakeholder engagement
• Ensure that visitors’ requirements are met, feedback and requests are dealt with and ideas for improvement are followed up
• Build relationships with external catering suppliers and internal departments 

Benefits:

Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits, from a defined-benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement, to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and a salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme.  In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of a world-class medical research organisation.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting role and be part of a team dedicated to ground-breaking research, we would love to hear from you. For full details and to apply please visit our careers site by clicking on the 'Apply' button above.

Please quote reference MLC 2617

The closing date for applications is 8^th June.