APRIL AI Hub Administrator

Contract type; Fixed term until 31 January 2029

Hours per week; Full-time 35 hours

The Opportunity:

The AI Hub Administrator will provide specialist administrative support for the delivery of the ESPRC AI Hub APRIL that seeks to bring the benefits of AI to the UK electronics sector. APRIL will develop AI tools to accelerate the development of semiconductor technologies, novel microchip designs and system architectures – leading to faster, cheaper, greener and overall, more power-efficient electronics. As one of nine EPSRC funded AI Hubs, this is a highly visible hub both nationally and internationally.

The post-holder will work with the Hub Manager to manage the Hub’s activities, as well as supporting academic colleagues and external stakeholder who are contributing to the Hub’s activities and initiatives. The Hub leadership team, and therefore this professional services post, is embedded within the Centre for Electronics Frontiers (CEF). The individual will also work in close collaboration with academic colleagues based in the School of Engineering and across the College of Science and Engineering, Edinburgh Innovations, academic leads in other UK HE institutions and industry partners to deliver on the strategic and operational objectives of the Hub and promote its portfolio of activities, whilst promoting the Hub as an inclusive and supportive environment. 

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• At least an undergraduate degree and experience working as an events professional or project manager, with an established record of successfully delivering events or projects in line with business and strategic objectives.
• Well-developed skills in planning and management; prioritisation, allocation and delegation of work appropriately.
• Have well-developed numeracy, financial awareness and data analysis skills.
• Well-developed and effective communication and presentation skills.
• Flexible and diplomatic. Comfortable engaging and networking with colleagues at all levels with ability to adapt your communications according to the audience. 

A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description.

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