Centre for Doctoral Training - Administration Assistant

Job reference: SAE-027248
Salary: £25,148 to £26,642 pro rata, per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Sir Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials
Hours per week: 31.5 (0.9 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 09/12/2024
Contract duration: until 30^th September 2032
School/Directorate: FSE Research Institutes

The Henry Royce Institute and the National Graphene Institute are seeking an administrator to assist in the running of two Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs). This is an exciting opportunity to join two national research institutes in supporting the development of the next generation of materials scientists.

The post holder will provide administrative support to the Centres for Doctoral Training in Materials 4.0 (0.5FTE) and 2D Materials of Tomorrow (0.4 FTE) working closely with the Centre Managers and Centre Directors. You will be the first point of contact for our PhD researchers and prospective applicants, providing information and support on a broad range of issues and signposting them to specialist areas as required. You will help with the logistics for CDT events and meetings, and will keep our websites and social media platforms updated with relevant content.

The ideal candidate will be organised, adaptable and enjoy working in a people-facing role. The post is available as a 0.9FTE (4.5 days per week) role until 30 September 2032.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Paulina Hoyos

Email: paulina.hoyos@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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