Senior Research and Knowledge Exchange Officer (ILD)

Are you an organised, detail-focused professional with strong administrative skills and experience of executive support? We are looking for a Senior Research and Knowledge Exchange Officer to provide a high standard of support to the Associate Dean Research and Knowledge Exchange/Director of the Institute for Lifecourse Development (ILD) and administrative support across the Institute for research and knowledge exchange activities. Embedded within the Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences, the ILD seeks to reduce inequalities and promote lifelong good health and wellbeing, inclusive education, decent work, and peace and justice for all. We are committed to innovative, multidisciplinary research that supports the vulnerable in our society.

Purpose of the Role 

Reporting to the ILD Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the ILD, working as a member of the Faculty and School Administration team to provide executive (PA) support to the Associate Dean Research and Knowledge Exchange/Director of the ILD and administrative support for a wide range of activities related to ILD’s research and knowledge exchange work . This is a varied role involving interaction with a wide range of university colleagues and stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Executive support to the Associate Dean Research and Knowledge Exchange/Director of the ILD; 
• Administrative support to the ILD and the Faculty research and knowledge exchange agenda;
• Monitoring and overseeing research and knowledge exchange budgets and accounts, ensuring processes comply with university procedures; 
• Organising and servicing Faculty and Institute committees, meetings and groups.

 What We’re Looking For 

You will need strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with administrative and academic colleagues.  You must have excellent organisational skills and be able to plan and prioritise a busy schedule of work to achieve objectives. You will have experience of working in a large and complex organisation, ideally within higher education.

We are looking for someone with strong IT skills who enjoys multi-tasking, having several complex projects on the go at any one time. Your track record should include managing budgets, servicing committees, using records systems and databases, together with a commitment to continuous improvement and solving challenges through innovation.  Great problem solving and decision-making skills are crucial alongside accuracy and an eye for detail. 

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who likes variety, has the ability to work well under pressure and is good at multitasking, and would like to build on their administrative experience.

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). 

If you would like an informal discussion about this position please contact:

ILD Research & Knowledge Exchange Manager Louise Roberts at:
l.roberts@greenwich.ac.uk 

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on:
peopleoperationsadmin@greenwich.ac.uk

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

Further details: Job Description & Person Specification

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