Assistant to the Director and Divisional Administrator Ref: 40811 (Fixed Term, Maternity Cover, Re-Advertisement)
Assistant to the Director and Divisional Administrator Ref: 40811 (Fixed Term, Maternity Cover, Re-Advertisement)
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About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to support the Research and Innovations Services (RIS) division as the Assistant to the Director of RIS and as the divisional administrator.In this part-time role based with the Division in Falmer House the post-holder will:
- act as the Assistant to the Director of the Division supporting a range of administrative tasks including diary management office management record keeping paper preparation and circulation and arranging formal and informal meetings.
- Act as the Divisional Administrator ensuring the smooth running of the wider Division.
- Within clear parameters take responsibility for specific projects or areas of work.
The role is based in Research and innovation Services (RIS) at the University of Sussex.
About you
This is a pivotal role working with colleaguesin a busy and vibrant division where you will responsible for supporting the administration across the Research and Innovation Division.
They will need to have the ability to work well in a team be able to use their own initiative and will need effective interpersonal and communication skills.
The post-holder will act as the first point of contact for requests sent to the Director and the wider Division and will be expected to draw on previous experience as an experienced administrator.
They will need effective planning and organisational skills and have experience of diary management minute-writing and handling sensitive and confidential information.
The successful candidate will have excellent organization communication IT and customer service skills.
About our Division
The Research and Innovation Division is leading developer of ideas and innovations that contributes to the Global Community. We contribute to new knowledge ideas and solutions. This leads to real change in the world and makes a difference in our lives.
Our Strategy focuses on People Research Strengths Interdisciplinarity Integrity Grant Capture and International Reputation. Last year alone we submitted 681 bids received 230 awards completed the set-up of 227 projects just to give an idea of how dynamic our Division is.
Please find further information regarding the division atResearch and Innovation: University of Sussex
Why work here
Find out more about our reward and benefits package.
Find out about our equality diversity and inclusion
Further Key Information
Please contact the Director of RIS Claire Potter atfor informal enquiries.
For full details and how to apply see ourvacancies page.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Part-Time
