Centre of Excellence Ageing Co-ordinator (010624)

The University is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our newly launched Centre of Excellence in Ageing on a 0.3 FTE (10.8 hours per week) basis as the Centre Coordinator.

The postholder will play a pro-active role in providing exceptional administrative and coordination support to the centre, being the first point of contact and galvanising a network of researchers across the University and stakeholders beyond it.  The Centre Coordinator will confidently use their strong interpersonal and communications skills to ensure the smooth running of the centre.

The successful applicant will have excellent organisational skills, with a proven track record of accuracy and attention to detail, they will also need to be comfortable working independently and to within deadlines. The postholder will have excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Office packages, and ideally have experience of web content management. It would be advantageous if candidates were familiar with or have experience of working in a research or knowledge exchange environment.

Applicants should be educated to Degree level, HND, NVQ 4 qualified and or have several years’ relevant experience.

What we offer

We offer work from home opportunities and a vibrant campus working environment. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. 

Further Information

Please note - appointment will be made within this salary range dependent upon appropriate skills and experience.

Interviews will be held online.

For informal enquiries please contact either Amelia Hadfield (a.hadfield@surrey.ac.uk) or Andy King (andrew.king@surrey.ac.uk).

This part time role is initially available at 0.3 FTE (10.8 hours per week), however there is the prospect for additional hours up to 0.4 FTE (14.4 hours per week) subject to further approvals.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Closing Date: 15 Mar 2024

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £9,146 to £9,895 per annum pro rata (0.3 FTE)
Fixed Term