Project Support Assistant

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Support Assistant to provide administrative and project support to the CLIMB-BIG-DATA Project at [Employer hidden] (QIB), based in Norwich, UK. CLIMB-BIG-DATA is a collaboration between leading UK universities working to deliver a cutting-edge bioinformatics platform to support microbiology research groups.

The main purpose of this Project Support Assistant role is to provide vital administrative and organisational support to the Project Manager and wider team delivering the CLIMB-BIG-DATA project. You will provide vital assistance in organising meetings, managing diaries, arranging domestic and international travel, drafting documents, managing expenses, website maintenance, and providing user support for the CLIMB-BIG-DATA platform. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a pioneering project at the forefront of microbiology research.

The role is based at QIB in Norwich with occasional travel to project partner sites.

The Ideal Candidate

• A level (or equivalent) in Information and Communication Technology; degree level education desirable.
• Initiative to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience of website development and authoring.
• Experience working in a research environment in Higher Education, research funding agency, industry or government body.

Additional Information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £27,750 to £34,500 pro rata depending on qualifications and experience. This is a part-time post for a contract of 16 months.

Further information and details of how to apply can be found on the HR website at jobs.quadram.ac.uk, or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004565.

Interviews will be held on 29th November 2023.

Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.