Departmental Administrative Assistant

at  University College London

ABOUT US

The Department of Imaging Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary department for neuroimaging excellence. We bring together clinicians and scientists who study higher cognitive function using neuroimaging techniques. Our goal is to understand how thought and perception arise from brain activity, and how such processes break down in neurological and psychiatric disease. The Department studies all aspects of higher cognitive function and develops cutting edge data acquisition and analysis methods.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working closely with the Departmental Administrative Officer, the Departmental Administrative Assistant (DAA) works as part of a wider administrative team, and alongside a second DAA, to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the department and to ensure that those visiting the department, in particular volunteers taking part in studies, are greeted courteously, helpfully, and professionally.
Based in the Departmental Reception you will act as a key and first point of contact for the Department’s visitors, staff, and researchers. The DAA is a busy, varied, and interesting role that offers you the opportunity to gain experience across a wide variety of administrative activities.
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team (ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk).
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Departmental Administrative Officer Sheila White (Sheila.e.white@ucl.ac.uk).
A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc