Faculty Research Administration Manager (EHA2543-0224)

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. 

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an Administration Manager to join the Faculty of Arts and Sciences to provide administrative and organizational support for the Pro Vice Chancellor (Research)/ Dean and the Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences. You will offer a professional and dynamic service to a range of customers, whilst also ensuring compliance within the Faculty and institutional policies and procedures. 

Through this position you will be an effective leader with a key focus on working across a portfolio of research and knowledge exchange projects, taking a proactive role in supporting academic colleagues in all aspects of finance and administration of externally funded projects. You will work closely with direct departmental administrators to provide strategic co-coordination and management of administrative functions. 

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Ruth Carr , Faculty Administration Manager at Carrr@edgehill.ac.uk 

About You

You will be a self-starter and an effective leader and team player with successful experience of working within a Higher Education environment, preferably in a research support role with a significant understanding of the sector. We are looking for someone who is highly numerate with the ability to use Microsoft Excel and finance systems to monitor and administrate accounts.

To be successful, you will have experience of committee management and the preparation of formal committee papers. You will display flexibility and resilience in everything you do, quickly making you an invaluable member of our team.

Internal staff wishing to apply for a fixed term role as a secondment opportunity must discuss this with their existing line manager before applying.

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 38 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) Free foreign language evening classes Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilitiesStaff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and moreEmployee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career.Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.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. 

Closing Date: 13 Mar 2024

Department: Support

Salary: £38,205 to £42,978 per annum pro rata
Permanent