Senior Research Administrator

As a key member of the Diamond Quantum Sensing Hub, you will actively contribute to the dissemination of research and knowledge exchange activities, with a particular focus on digital content. You will work closely with the Hub lead academic and provide support to a wide range of individuals, including the research team, the University Marketing team, and the University Technology Transfer Office. This involves monitoring project costs, organising meetings and workshops, collaborating with external organisations, creating digital content strategies, managing social media presence, and providing administrative support to the Hub team.

About the Team:

The Diamond Quantum Sensing Hub is a dynamic and innovative research group focused on developing and applying cutting-edge quantum sensing technologies.

About You:

You have excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, with a proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You are proficient in IT and have experience in a research or project administration role. You are passionate about promoting research and knowledge exchange, and you are eager to contribute to the success of the Diamond Quantum Sensing Hub. You also possess strong IT skills, numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail, along with excellent time management, organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills. You have experience in video editing, leading engagement and development activities, managing social media, and public relations.

What We Offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.
• A hybrid working arrangement with a blended approach of home and office working.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• A reward scheme that grants bonuses for excellent work.
• A commitment to staff development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, and travel schemes.

The post is offered on a part time (20 hours per week), fixed term contract until 30 September 2025. If you are interested in part-time work or a job share arrangement, please specify your preferred hours in your application.

Further details:

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