Institute of Structural & Molecular Biology Administrator

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a proactive and team-oriented Administrator to support the activities of the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology (ISMB) working closely with the ISMB Co-Directors and the wider membership to deliver our world-leading research.

As Administrator you will provide dedicated administrative support, undertaking a wide range of administrative and organisational activities within the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology (ISMB), focusing on Birkbeck-based functions.

The post holder will work closely with the Birkbeck ISMB Co-Director, the UCL-based ISMB Administrator, ISMB academic and research staff and Faculty professional services teams, as well as other colleagues across the ISMB and beyond.

You will take an active role as a member of a number of committees and working groups associated with the Institute, providing administrative support (coordinating agenda, contacting attendees, booking rooms and refreshments, minute taking etc.) and occasional project work.

As the Institute relies on collaboration and shared resources with the colleagues in the Structural Molecular Biology Research Department of UCL, the post holder will also liaise with UCL staff and provide administrative support in managing this interaction.

This opportunity would build on previous university-based administrative experience primarily in science research-related contexts.

Salary and benefits: Actual £9,370 rising to £10,286 per annum 0.3 FTE (pro-rated 30% of £31,234 rising to £34,827 per annum 1.0 FTE), which is Grade 4 of the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Contract: A permanent contract, part-time (10.5 hours a week, (0.3 FTE)), flexible working pattern, but Wednesday onsite strongly preferred. Please submit an application form for consideration. Closing date: Tuesday, 1st September, interview date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026.

Enquiries:
If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Carolyn Moores, ISMB Birkbeck Co-Director, at c.moores@bbk.ac.uk.

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to apply. The College is committed to improving the gender and ethnic diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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