Part-Time Administrator for DT/LWEC Senior Fellowship (Maternity Cover) (N1600)

We are seeking an experienced administrator to support the EPSRC Digital Technology/ Living with Environmental Change (DT/LWEC) Senior Fellowship awarded to Prof. Gordon Blair. The overall aim of the associated research programme is to exploit digital technologies to develop well-informed and grounded mitigation and adaptation strategies in the face of environmental change. The programme also involves significant elements of outreach and impact related activities, including working with a range of stakeholders in this area.

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the administration and processes of this exciting programme of research. The broad areas of responsibility are the organisation of project meetings, outreach events, workshops and conferences, organising a programme of seminar speakers and visitors, financial management, managing our web and social media presence, and extensive management of external relationships with stakeholders. You will take ownership of these roles and ensure a high quality of service to the programme’s leadership team.

To succeed in the post you will have a proven track record of administering and facilitating a large scale research initiative; the ability to work pro-actively; have excellent and efficient organisational skills; have strong strategic vision and team working skills; have the ability to build strong relationships at all levels through excellent communication skills; experience of controlling and monitoring complex finances; and be an advanced level user of appropriate software tools.

This is a part-time 0.5FTE fixed term post until early February 2019 in the first instance, to cover a period of maternity. The post will ideally start on Tuesday 8th May 2018.

Secondments will be considered.

The School of Computing and Communications is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the Athena SWAN Charter that recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Closing Date: 18 Apr 2018
Category: Support - Administrative