Assistant Divisional Administrator - Neurobiology - Neurobiology Divisional Office - LMB 2438

Open-ended position

We are seeking a highly motivated Administrative Assistant with a positive attitude towards change and development to provide administrative support to the Neurobiology Division at the MRC LMB.

This varied role involves daily interaction with a broad range of internal stakeholders including research scientists and operational staff. As the first point of contact in the office for members of the Division, providing guidance and information across several key areas including onboarding new staff, managing events and routine office administration.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five GCSEs, including Maths and English or equivalent (education to A level or beyond would be an advantage), excellent written and verbal communication skills and be confident in using standard IT office packages. As well as a flexible approach to working and managing tasks as they arise in an organised manner.

Experience working within an office environment would be advantageous. However, this position is an excellent opportunity for those beginning a career in administration, to gain experience and develop skills. Full training will be given in all aspects of the role and the LMB offer a wide range of staff development opportunities. The successful candidate will work well within a team, fostering great working relationships with a variety of people, using their initiative, with a proactive can-do attitude.

This rolling advertisement can close or be extended, at any time, based on the number of applications received. Therefore, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Interviews will be held as and when applications are reviewed.

For informal enquiries email Savannah Kumari skumari@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk. 

We are able to offer this role on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum 25 hours per week). The LMB has a collaborative working culture and state-of-the-art building based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have on-site parking, cycle enclosures and excellent public transport links. The main LMB building has a staff restaurant with roof terrace, on-site nursery, sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 16%, holiday entitlement of 40.5 days (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications.

The MRC LMB is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is nine research councils, working together across all disciplines and sectors. More information can be found at www.ukri.org and www.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.

To apply and access full details of the vacancy please visit our job board via the ‘Apply’ button above.

If you are unable to apply online please contact us at recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening.

We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities, processes and culture. We encourage applications from all sections of society. The LMB particularly welcomes minority ethnic and disabled candidates to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage.

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