Administrative Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative team within Leicester Medical School is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support for various research and curriculum projects. This role emphasizes a proactive approach and excellent interpersonal skills to engage confidently with students, staff, and external stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing medical education and fostering diverse participation in healthcare careers. Your contributions will play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare education and outreach, making a meaningful impact on aspiring medical professionals.

Qualifications

• Relevant administrative experience, preferably within the education sector.
• Interest in widening participation in medicine and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for research and curriculum projects.
• Support outreach initiatives for diverse school pupils considering healthcare careers.

Skills

Administrative Support

Interpersonal Skills

Proactivity

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Administrative Experience

Job description

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Join our small and growing team of researchers and academics embedded in Leicester Medical School, funded by the Stoneygate Trust. We are pioneering an evidence-based approach to medical education and training that emphasizes empathy at the heart of healthcare.

About the role:

You will provide administrative support for the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of research and curriculum projects, as well as external training events. Additionally, you will support a new outreach initiative aimed at encouraging pre-16 school pupils from diverse backgrounds to consider careers in medicine and healthcare. The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Centre Manager to support these activities while managing their own workload to meet deadlines.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have relevant administrative experience, preferably within the education sector, and an interest in widening participation. To succeed, you should be proactive, with excellent interpersonal skills to communicate confidently with a diverse range of people, including students, staff, and external stakeholders.