PA / Administrator

Part Time Permanent

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Do you want to work for an organisation making a real difference to our communities? Do you have strong PA/administrative skills? Do you want a job where you can make a real difference? Then look no further! 

We are currently searching for an enthusiastic PA/Administrator to come and join our friendly, welcoming team to help support us in delivering the mission of the National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR). 

Who are we?

The NIHR funds, enables & delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. We are also a major funder of applied health research in low- and middle-income countries. You are encouraged to review our operational priorities and to watch this introductory video.

About the role:

The post holder will provide comprehensive, effective and efficient PA/administrative support to members of the senior leadership group and their teams. The key duties of this role are:

• Full Diary management 
• Arranging travel & accommodation when necessary
• Answering general queries 
• Managing regular external relationships
• Assisting with ad hoc administration tasks for the senior leadership group
• Organising meetings and assisting with practical arrangements such as preparing/distributing agendas, setting up rooms & taking minutes

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is reliable and pragmatic in their approach to work. Some of the key attributes we are looking for are: 

• Previous experience in a PA role may be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills both written & verbal
• Able to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative
• Organised with superb attention to detail
• Able to prioritise their work & manage across workflows
• Confident using Microsoft office software
• Experienced in diary management. 
• Able to maintain confidentiality 

Why join us?

Your dedication deserves recognition. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, encompassing generous annual leave, family-friendly policies, a robust pension plan, and more- the full details can be found here!

We also recognise our staff are at the heart of what we do so we make sure we look after you! Staff wellbeing is a key priority for us and this is reflected in our recent award as Top Medium Employer in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing awards, achieving Gold for the fourth year in a row! 

Our hybrid working approach helps you with your work life balance and offers you the chance to split your time between office & home working. We strive for cohesive and collaborative teams so our expectation is you spend around 20% of your time in the office. We can be flexible on the hours and are open to candidates who can work between 21.6 to 28.8 hours (3-4 days) per week, please just state your preference in your application.

To learn more about working in our teams visit our Join NIHR CC website.

We value the diverse perspectives that enrich our teams. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, recognizing that varied viewpoints propel our collective accomplishments and further the NIHR's mission.

Further details:

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visas, see gov.uk.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date.

For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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