Admin Assistant (Fixed Term, Multiple Posts)

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, forward-thinking and vibrant team at a top-ranking Russell Group University. The Bio-Support Unit (BSU) is a multi-site, multi-disciplinary research facility with its own technical, engineering, scientific, and finance & administration staff. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join the administrative team and contribute to the effective operation of the services we provide to our research community. Duties will be varied and include dealing with confidential information, processing orders and undertaking related financial cost recovery processes. The successful candidate will work closely with BSU colleagues, academic staff, students and external researchers involved in biomedical research. Cross-site working between campuses will be required.  

Candidates must have excellent IT skills and be able to demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail. They must have the ability to work on their own initiative and effectively prioritise their own workload. Good communication skills and enthusiasm are necessary as well as the ability to work flexibly as part of a team.

At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent, develop and reach your professional and personal career goals. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme.

The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term contract for 12 months. Job share arrangements may be considered.  

Informal enquiries may be addressed to bsu@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.

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