School Administrator

The University of West London (UWL) is recognised for its research on improving human health and wellbeing in addition to providing excellent research environments. In the past three years UWL has heavily invested in the state-of-the-art equipment enabling the conduct of world leading research. Working synergistically with external partners, UWL provides a nurturing research environment, leadership and support in wide areas of activity, including leading and co-leading projects supported by the Innovate UK, UKRI and other charitable and international funding agencies. UWL provides a nurturing environment, and support for all staff.

School of Medicine and Biosciences

At the School of Medicine and Biosciences we continue to produce research of the highest quality that is world leading and excellent. This is achieved through academic and industry partnerships and internationally competitive consortia. It is particularly focused on nurturing multidisciplinary research.

The Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory

We are a flagship Institute at the University of West London (UWL), delivering interdisciplinary applied research and education. Our focus is on delivering the evidence to inform high quality, cutting edge, health and social care to benefit people living with dementia, older people, and their care partners and families.

At the heart of our mission is to ensure the most vulnerable populations of people living with dementia and older people have better experiences of health and social care and are supported in living well and living at home for longer. All our research and education programmes are guided by an inclusive approach.

The Institute is based within The School of Medicine and Biosciences. For further details and to see our team, please visit: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/geller-institute-ageing-and-memory

The Role

To provide a high level of administrative support to the Senior Administrator, the School and the Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory (GIAM).  Key functions will include supporting administrative, Finance, HR, and Facilities related tasks. 

The Person

You will have experience of working in an operations focussed, fast paced environment. The role involves supporting a wide range of administrative, Finance, HR, and Facilities related tasks.  Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and financial applications and can set-up and maintain efficient and up-to-date filing systems are required.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment, balancing a conflicting and varied workload. The role requires the ability to work as a flexible and effective member of a large academic team and the ability to work methodically when under pressure to tight deadlines.

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply’ and complete the application form and upload your CV and Cover letter.

Further information about the application process can be found here:

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 4th November 2024.

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Natalie Thomson, Senior Administrator natalie.thompson@uwl.ac.uk

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.

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