The Role

The Administration Assistant will be part of the Administrative Support team within the Directorate, with a particular focus on the Microbes in the Food Chain Programme supporting the Leader and Deputy Leader.

• Assisting the Programme Co-Leaders; to include diary management, arranging travel, inputting expenses, and providing administrative support
• Providing general administration support to Research Leaders and their groups
• Arranging extensive travel and conference attendance for staff
• Organising meetings and circulating papers
• Taking minutes during meetings
• Liaising with external visitors

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, applicants should have at least 5 GCSEs grades A*-C, or equivalent. They should also possess excellent organisation and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes. Experience of minute taking and diary management is essential.

Additional Information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £19,700 to £24,028 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post available until 31st March 2023. This post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website jobs.quadram.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004262.

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] (also known as Quadram Institute) is a new interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to understanding how food and microbes interact to promote health and prevent disease. Its mission is to deliver healthier lives through innovation in gut health, microbiology and food. A partnership between [Employer hidden], the University of East Anglia, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and BBSRC, it brings together scientists and clinicians in a state-of-the-art building on the Norwich Research Park.