Executive Officer

We have an exciting opportunity in Research and Innovation Services (RIS) for someone with a strong administrative background and who is proactive, highly organised and an effective communicator.

The University of Bath research is helping to change the world for the better. We work in partnership to help create a healthier, more sustainable and connected future for us all. Our Research and Innovations Services (RIS) department supports activities across the research and innovation lifecycle from opportunity, application, award, project management, impact, knowledge exchange, reporting outcomes, commercialisation and everything in between. As the Executive Officer for RIS, you’ll be right at the heart of department and key to supporting this work.  

About the Role

You will provide strategic, operational, and administrative support to the Department. This role is crucial for facilitating the effective and efficient running of all activities and projects, and the day-to-day management of the newly formed Department Office: finance, events and wider administrative support. 

Examples of activities that you will be involved include:

• preparation of briefing materials
• co-ordination of department away days
• departmental recruitment
• supporting our annual planning processes.

You’ll have the chance to work with a diverse group of colleagues, develop your understanding of the University and to make the most of your strong organisational skills to help ensure the department runs effectively.

About you

We are looking for an individual with an interest in working within Research and Innovation environment and a proactive approach to their work. You will have great people and communication skills, enabling you to work across the department and the University and support the department leadership team. 

You will have excellent organisational skills, and have experience of drafting reports, briefing materials and presentations.

This role is an excellent fit for individuals with relevant administrative experience (e.g. within a university or a funding organisation) looking to develop their career and gain broader experience.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Kirsty Grainger, Deputy Director of RIS, at kg909@bath.ac.uk.

What we can offer you

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

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