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PA/Administrator

NETSCC

Location: Southampton Science Park, Chilworth
Salary: £25,742 to £28,759 Per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 09 October 2023
Interview Date: See advert
Reference: 2440023VB

Do you want to work for an organisation making a real difference to our communities? Do you have strong PA/administrative skills? Do you want a job where you can make a real difference? Then look no further!

We are currently searching for an enthusiastic PA/Administrator to come and join our friendly, welcoming team to help support us in delivering the mission of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Who are we?

The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and well being and promotes economic growth. Our research helps turn discoveries into new or improved treatments, diagnostics, medical technologies and services. It provides those working in the NHS, public health, global health and social care with the evidence they need to better support patients, the public and people who need care.

About the role:

The post holder will provide comprehensive, effective and efficient PA/administrative support to members of the senior leadership group and their teams. The key duties of this role are:

Full Diary management
Arranging travel and accommodation when necessary
Answering general queries
Managing regular external relationships
Assisting with ad hoc administration tasks for the senior leadership group
Organising meetings and assisting with practical arrangements such as preparing/distributing agendas, setting up rooms and taking minutes

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is reliable and pragmatic in their approach to work. Some of the key attributes we are looking for are:

Previous experience in a PA role may be advantageous
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Able to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative
Organised with superb attention to detail
Able to prioritise their work and mange across workflows
Confident using Microsoft office software
Experienced in diary management.
Able to maintain confidentiality

Why join us?

Your dedication deserves recognition. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, encompassing generous annual leave, family-friendly policies, a robust pension plan, and more- the full details can be found here!

We also recognise our staff are at the heart of what we do so we make sure we look after you! Staff wellbeing is a key priority for us and this is reflected in our recent award as Top Medium Employer in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing awards, achieving Gold for the fourth year in a row!

Our hybrid working approach helps you with your work life balance and offers you the chance to split your time between office and home working. We strive for cohesive and collaborative teams so our expectation is you spend around 20% of your time in the office. While the role is full-time, we value flexibility and may accommodate part-time arrangements up to 28 hours.

To learn more about working in our teams visit our Join NIHR CC website, check out the video below

For an informal discussion please contact hei-resourcing@soton.ac.uk

We value the diverse perspectives that enrich our teams. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, recognizing that varied viewpoints propel our collective accomplishments and further the NIHR's mission.

Interviews will be held on 25th and 27th October 2023.

Application Procedure

The application deadline is midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need assistance, call Recruitment on +44 (0) 23 8059 2750, or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk. Quote the advert reference 2440023VB on all correspondence.

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