Vacancy Details

Description

The Faculty of Science, Business & Enterprise is seeking to appoint a part time (22 hours per week) Research & Innovation Assistant. This role will be based at the University’s Queen’s Park Site in Chester. Hours and working pattern to be agreed upon appointment. 
The key duties and responsibilities of the role include:

•    Providing effective administrative support to ensure the efficient delivery and consistency of Research & Knowledge Exchange and Postgraduate Research (PGR) Student processes;
•    Providing operational support to the Research & Innovation Coordinator and Research & Innovation Officer with a range of tasks relating to Research & Knowledge Exchange, staff and PGR Student research activity, and Research Ethics processes for the Faculty;
•    Supporting the Research & Innovation Coordinator with data collation and evaluation in relation to PGR student admissions, PGR supervisory teams, and the annual progress monitoring of PGR students;   
•    Assisting with PGR student training and development activities;
•    Assisting with processes relating to internally- and externally-funded research projects;
•    Assisting with processes relating to staff and student conference applications.

You will have a good standard of education with at least A Levels or equivalent, and substantial experience of working within an administrative role, with experience of supporting and servicing meetings.  This demanding role requires ICT proficiency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure to meet deadlines. 

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

To apply, please clearly outline on your application form how you meet all of the essential criteria within the downloadable JD/person specification.

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 13th December 2024