We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Support Administrator to join The Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine.
This is a varied and interesting opportunity within a friendly and supportive team, working closely with the Associate Dean for Research and academic staff undertaking research. You will line manage a research administration team and co-ordinate the effective administrative support provided by the Faculty Research Office to the Faculty Management and Academic team, students, and key stakeholders.
You will have opportunities to seek out ways to improve processes to contribute towards research excellence.
It is anticipated that the start date will be September 2024.
For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: James Hagan, Faculty Finance & Resource Manager at haganj@edgehill.ac.uk
About You
As Senior Research Support Administrator, you will have:
Experience of working in an administrative, organisational role, relating to HE and/or research support
Demonstrable experience of high-level planning, organising and prioritising work activities with the ability to lead projects and programmes of work
Excellent personal organisational and prioritisation skills, demonstrating the ability to provide high-level, complex notes as well as manage a number of activities in parallel with meeting deadlines and working proactively, particularly in relation to the tracking and monitoring of projects
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Rewards & Benefits
A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
Staff benefits scheme, Free foreign language evening classes and discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
Option to join our corporate healthcare scheme
Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment
Relocation Assistance scheme, subject to eligibility
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%
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About Us
At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.
Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.
Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.
Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.
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