Launched in January 2021, the Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology Research and Innovation (hereafter “the Pankhurst”) has a mission to promote needs-led health technology research and innovation, providing end-to-end support for translation into practice, and acting as an external flagship for the University of Manchester’s rapidly expanding health technology portfolio. The Pankhurst Institute is a unique partnership between the University of Manchester, the NHS, Health Innovation Manchester, Manchester Science Partnerships, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. As such, it forms an important part of the region’s health innovation ecosystem to enable translation of world-leading research into new products and services. For further information: https://www.pankhurst.manchester.ac.uk/

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Institute Administrator will play a key supporting role in enabling the smooth running and strategic development of the Institute, working closely with the Institute Director, Institute Officer and Institute Manager. The post holder will support the Institute Director by providing high level diary management, arranging of meetings and events, and the organisation of complex travel on behalf of the Institute Director.
In addition, the post holder will take responsibility for the administrative processes relating to Institute. This includes dealing with estates and building related enquiries and ensuring that financial processes and ordering of goods and services are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
There will also be a requirement to maintain general office procedures and records.

PLEASE NOTE, UNDER THE NEW IMMIGRATION RULES THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP UNDER THE SKILLED WORKER ROUTE OF THE POINTS BASED SYSTEM. CANDIDATES WILL NEED TO BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE UP THE POST.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
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Blended working arrangements may be considered
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