Senior Administrative Officer (Research Support) (SOC292219)

The University of Nottingham is recruiting for a Senior Administrative Officer (Research Support) to work in Nottingham University Business School (NUBS). You will be a key member of the Research Support Team, offering advice to academic members of staff involved in research bids and projects along with supporting and co-working effectively within the team, across other areas of the University as well as liaising with collaborators internationally. 

The purpose of your role will be to actively contribute to the enhancement and promotion of NUBS’ research profile by providing administrative support to the School’s research activities. A key part of this will be looking at costings for bid submissions, so attention to detail and confidence with figures is essential. 

You will be a confident administrator, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and negotiate with staff at all levels. You will be able to analyse and problem solve, with proven planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing workloads. As a team player, you will have a flexible approach, a collaborative mind-set, and be able to remain calm under pressure as well as enjoy dealing with administrative processes and people in a busy environment. The ability to resolve issues and challenges not of a routine nature is vital. The role requires a positive, diplomatic, and helpful attitude.

At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent, develop and reach your professional and personal career goals. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance.

You will be educated to at least A-level, NVQ 2-3 or HNC/D (or equivalent) along with experience in a relevant role, or have proven considerable work experience in a similar role. 

This opportunity is offered on a permanent, full-time basis (36.25 hours per week). 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Deborah Promosso, Senior Administrative Manager (Research & Operations Support), email debbie.promosso@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered.

Closing Date: 23 Oct 2019
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)