Research Centre Administrator & Grants Support

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Christmas closure across all depts

Purple Place employee discount

Job summary

The University of Manchester seeks a motivated JUST Research Centre Administrator to provide proactive administrative and operational support for the JUST Research Centre and related activities within a dynamic, inclusive environment.

You will manage communications, assist with grant paperwork, maintain mailing lists, arrange travel and venues, and help deliver research activities while working with academics, administrators and external partners.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience within a busy office environment.
• Demonstrate organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills demonstrating an ability to deal with a diverse range of individuals both internal and external to the organisation.
• Demonstrate team-working skills to work within a collaborative environment and liaise with academics, administrators and wider University and external teams.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to show initiative and ability to adapt to constantly changing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Maintain good working relationships within the Centre and with stakeholders by offering excellent customer care.
• Assist with preparation of paperwork relating to grant applications and reports to funders.
• Maintain accurate mailing lists and circulate information within the research group.
• Support colleagues by proactively finding solutions and escalating when needed.
• Organise and deliver grant-related research activities (quotations, bookings, travel, catering, registrations).

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Adaptability

Job description

The University of Manchester seeks a motivated JUST Research Centre Administrator to provide proactive administrative and operational support for the JUST Research Centre and related activities within a dynamic, inclusive environment.

You will manage communications, assist with grant paperwork, maintain mailing lists, arrange travel and venues, and help deliver research activities while working with academics, administrators and external partners.