Growing Research Together Programme Administrator

at  University of Edinburgh

FIXED TERM - 1 YEAR WITH STRONG POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION

Are you a highly organised and experienced administrator and used to working in a complex fast-paced environment? We are seeking a driven, motivated and adaptive administrator who is motivated by the importance of research in an institution helping to make the world a better place.

YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:

• Previous experience and track-record of administration and ideally in supporting large programmes or departments
• Outstanding organisation, planning and administration skills with technical experience of using tools to provide accurate meeting notes; actions and minutes for example
• Experience of working in a team and with people from different professional disciplines - including supporting senior staff
• Good written and excellent oral communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Initiative, judgment, and willingness to resolve our day-to-day challenges independently, with a proactive approach to finding solutionsHighly developed time-management skills, with applied experience of dealing with conflicting demands and prioritising your workload and the workload of colleagues - in a changing and fast-paced environment.
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  This is an exciting time to join the new team and this role will bring you the opportunity to be creative, tackle challenges, as well as being at the heart of an ambitious change programme and within a rewarding place to work. We will give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.

WE WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD INCLUDE A COVER LETTER OR PERSONAL STATEMENT WITH YOUR APPLICATION, DETAILING HOW YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE MEET ANY ESSENTIAL AND/OR DESIRABLE CRITERIA LISTED WITHIN THE JOB DESCRIPTION.

Interviews will be held shortly after the application closing date

Please refer the Job description for details