Governance Assistant - Operations Group - Scientific Operations - LMB 2494

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a leading institute for biological research. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to contribute to the smooth running of the governance functions at the LMB.

As a member of the Scientific Operations team, you will support the Scientific Operations Manager in areas of governance such as audit, Data Protection and Freedom of Information management. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of the Conflicts of Interest and Gifts and Hospitality registers.

You will maintain the LMB’s Research Continuity Plan, keeping all documentation up to date, and support the Scientific Operations Manager and Chief Operating Officer (COO) in running scenarios. You will also assist staff in using corporate travel systems and act as a conduit for sharing of information from UKRI and the travel provider.

You should be educated to degree level or equivalent with relevant work experience in an academic or public sector environment and an empathy for the scientific goals of the LMB. You should have experience of dealing with governance matters at a high level. You will also possess excellent IT, analytical and numeracy skills, good oral and written communication and time-management skills and have the ability to use initiative to work under limited supervision.

Full training will be given in all aspects of the post and you will be able to participate in the LMB’s wide range of staff development opportunities.

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 to the site. We have 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 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. 

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

Closing date: 11th November 2024 with interviews to be held w/c 25th November

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 disabled people to apply for this role. You are very welcome to contact us for information about the application process and any adjustments you may require; recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.