Department Administrator

Job Description

Job title: Department Administrator

Company: STFC

Job description: Science and Technology Facilities Council
Department Administrator
Salary: £28,498
Band: C
Hours: Full-time or part-time (min 30 hrs/week, salary pro-rata)
Benefits: 30 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 2.5 privilege days + exceptional defined benefit career average pension scheme+ excellent work life balance
Contract Type: Open Ended.
Location: STFC – Daresbury Laboratory
Additional Information: Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis and once successful the post will close.
Closing date for applications 10th April 2024The STFC Scientific Computing Department (SC) provides large-scale computing facilities, computing data services and infrastructure at both Daresbury Laboratory in Cheshire and Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire.Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join the expanding Scientific Computing Admin Team, supporting our scientific and technical staff to deliver world class science. The Team currently comprises twelve members across our sites at Harwell and Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, Cheshire.You will be a part of the Scientific Computing Admin Team primarily supporting the Computational Science Centre for Research Communities (CoSeC) project which provides skills and knowledge to organised communities of scientists across the UK.You will help to organise meetings and workshops for the communities we support, you will also provide general admin assistance and support the CoSeC director.In addition, you’ll provide Admin support for the Scientific Computing Theme Leads and Senior Staff.This is a varied role, with opportunities for growth, and requires an individual who is enthusiastic and motivated with a “can do” attitude.You’ll gain hands-on expertise working as part of the team to create tangible, positive, change for generations to come as well as being part of the exciting landscape of scientific research within the UK.To be successful you will need:

• Experience in coordinating and organising meetings, events and workshops. Including trip logistics, expense reimbursement, and associated activities for visitors, staff, collaborators and partners.
• Ability to support others through organisational processes such as recruitment and purchasing.
• Experience of taking meeting notes and managing action lists to ensure they are completed.
• Proven skills of providing a wide range of administration tasks to support the department.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in the use of software packages including the MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Excellent team working ability.

Occasional business travel and overnight stays at other sites to support Conferences/Events will be required.Employee Benefits:We are offering a permanent position with a whole host of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days)
• Flexible working hours
• Exceptional defined benefit career average pension scheme
• Employee shopping/travel discounts
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

We are committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are invested in creating an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all, to help us achieve the highest possible standards in our work and organisation together. In this regard, we encourage applications from under-represented groups.What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe’s largest research organisations by your side?Join us and discover what’s possibleAbout The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We’re proud of the impact we make. And we’re committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You’ll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you’ll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you’ll discover just what a difference you can make when you’re equipped and inspired to excel.We’re a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don’t, ask questions that others won’t, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it’s at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It’s very often ground-breaking. And it’s endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.For more information about STFC please visitYou can also visit our careers siteAbout UK Research Innovation (UKRI)UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.More information can be found at .Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit .The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.How we support EDI in the workforceAt UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit .Disability Confident EmployerAs users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.How to applyOnline applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion – a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.

Expected salary: £28498 per year

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Job date: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:31:54 GMT

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