SOC ACE Administrative Assistant

Hours: Part Time (12 days/month at 7.2 hours per day)

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to March 2027

Background

Serious Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Evidence (SOC ACE) is a multi-year research programme led by Professor Heather Marquette in the International Development Department and funded by the HMG’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Starting in June 2021 and running through to September 2027, SOC ACE funds grants for public-good research on serious organised crime, illicit finance, corruption and transnational threats, that respond to real-world problems, take politics seriously and take a nose-to-tail to engagement with policymakers and practitioners to deliver real-world change. So far SOC ACE has funded 43 research projects and produced 93 publications. Now at its mid-point, SOC ACE is consolidating and building on findings so far to generate further insights on the organised crime and corruption ecosystem and nurture further research impact.

The School of Government is intellectually vibrant with an excellent record in both research and teaching. It provides a supportive environment, enabling colleagues to engage internationally, build networks and deliver excellent teaching and research. Resources are available to facilitate research, grant capture, and impact and engagement activities. Staff are encouraged and supported to be innovative in their teaching, enabling students to thrive and build firm foundations in the discipline. 

The School of Government comprises the Department of Political Science and International Studies, the Department of Public Administration and Policy (formerly Institute of Local Government Studies), and the International Development Department. We are one of the largest Schools of Government in the United Kingdom – home to more than 90 full-time academic staff, more than 1,500 undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, and more than 70 doctoral researchers.  

Main Duties

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: 

• On a monthly basis process the Director’s expenses, in line with UOB’s expenses policy.
• On a weekly basis review the Director’s calendar for the coming week and prepare information/briefing packs for key events/engagements, issuing them to the Director before the event.
• Under the supervision of the S-RCO, administer updates to the website, proofreading content before publishing/posting.
• Administering of the SOC ACE monthly newsletter. 
• Under the supervision of the Programme Manager undertake regular monitoring of SOC ACE related publications, citations and research outputs to support result monitoring and communications efforts.
• Under the supervision of the Programme Manager, entering data into the SOC ACE Management Information System and Dashboard. 
• Maintain the SOC ACE inventory of communication and publication materials. 
• If requested, take minutes and notes from meetings and engagements.  

Person Specification

• A-level or equivalent educational qualifications. 
• Proven professional experience in administrative or personal assistant roles. 
• Adept at using a range of IT applications and software platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adaptively. 
• Analytical thinker who’s able to anticipate and meet needs in a timely manner. 

Informal enquiries can be made to Lyndsey Hand, email: l.c.hand@bham.ac.uk 

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

Closes: 14/01/2025

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