Biomedical Services Administration Assistant (CSSEC1058)

Salary: Grade 5 (£25,742 - £29,605 p.a. depending on experience)

This role will be based on the university campus. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have experience of working in a busy office environment? Do you want to be part of a team providing a proactive support service to deliver high quality provisions to facilitate world class scientific research?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

You will act as the administrative assistant to the Biomedical Services Research Facility, as well as performing the role of Home Office Liaison Contact (HOLC) to support Home Office licensing within the University. You will have experience of organising and minuting meetings and committees, experience of financial and purchasing systems, use of databases, and strong IT skills. The role will require you to coordinate animal purchases both domestically and internationally, liaise with academics and suppliers, and organise deliveries. You will administer meetings and committees, including preparing documents for the Animal Welfare Ethical Review Board (AWERB), and preparing minutes from the AWERB committees. Knowledge of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 would be an advantage.

You will be working as part of a team responsible for ensuring a high standard of animal care and services are maintained to support a wide range of world class research programmes at the University of Leeds. You will be required to work effectively as part of a team with staff and others to promote good working practices ensuring service adaptability to meet the changing needs of the Facility and the customers. You will report to the University’s Named Veterinary Surgeon within the Secretariat, but be based in the Faculty of Biological Sciences.

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education).  We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information. http://www.fbs.leeds.ac.uk/equality-and-diversity/athena-swan/ 

What we offer in return: 

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme.Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!   

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

fbsjobs@leeds.ac.uk

 

Closing Date: 17 Mar 2024

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £25,742 to £29,605 per annum