Research Administrative Support Assistant

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK University based in Leeds is seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide comprehensive administrative support for prestigious research projects. Responsibilities include recruiting study participants, liaising with schools, and managing various administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent attention to detail. The role offers a salary of £26,707 to £28,778 per annum, with generous holiday and benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Access to on-site childcare

Personal Development courses

Qualifications

• Proven track record of providing professional administrative support.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people.
• Experience prioritizing and managing workload without close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to research projects.
• Recruit study participants and support data collection.
• Handle general administrative duties including room bookings and expense processing.

Skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

Overview

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you enthusiastic, well organised, versatile with excellent administrative skills? Are you able to work with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail? Do you have experience of providing support to research projects? Do you want to work in a team providing support to research projects looking at what young children are eating?

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to support two of our prestigious research projects. These are the Growing Well Study, looking at pre-school children and how what they eat can affect growth and dental health; and the Evaluation of the Free School Fruit Scheme – in KS1 children. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Project Research Fellows and Principal Investigator.

You will support the projects through helping to recruit study participants and schools. Liaising with Children’s Centres and Nurseries in Leeds for the Growing Well Study; and Primary Schools in Yorkshire/Humber and Northeast for the School Fruit and Vegetable project. Arranging room bookings for clinics/measurements. Supporting data collection with the team as required. The post-holder will be based on campus though some travel to clinics/schools may be required.

Additionally, you will provide administrative support for the projects across a range of areas including goods receipting, arranging car parking, booking meeting rooms, arranging travel, accommodation and catering, processing expenses forms, arranging meetings, maintaining the generic email inboxes/mobile phone enquiries and general administrative duties.

You will have a proven track record of providing professional administrative support. You will have the ability to deal with a wide range of people and possess excellent interpersonal, organisational, communication and IT skills, a flexible approach to work and attention to detail. You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with experience of prioritising, working to tight deadlines and managing your day-to-day workload effectively without close supervision.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Janet Cade, Nutritional Epidemiology Group

Email: [e-mail]

£26,707 to £28,778 per annum (Grade 4)