Do you have experience as a strong administrator providing exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a busy yet friendly setting? With good organisation and time management? If so, Signature Recruitment is pleased to offer a Senior Research Officer role for our client, a leading university in London. This full-time position has an immediate start for one month and is offered on a flexible hybrid basis with at least two days (including Tuesday) on campus.

As a Senior Research Officer, you will be at the heart of the academic community, providing support to the Research Operations Manager and Postgraduate Research Leads in administering research degree programmes. Your day-to-day tasks will include managing a busy inbox, responding to enquiries, assisting with meeting organisation and Minute taking as well as supporting various academic activities and assisting with financial administration as required. You will have a proactive and personable nature, happy to help others with tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department and wider university.

Senior Research Officer Key Responsibilities:

• Providing all round administrative support to the Research Operations Manager for the Research Excellence Framework
• Managing a busy inbox and responding to email enquires in a timely manner, signposting when necessary - confidently liaising with stakeholders of all levels
• Assisting with Committee and other meetings, including agendas, distributing papers, taking minutes and sharing them promptly. Ensuring the university’s online presence remains up to date
• Organising relevant research events in collaboration with Faculty Events Team - assisting with arranging venues, catering, guests etc
• Assisting with financial administration such as research non-pay budgets as well as internal grant activity
• Other ad hoc duties to support the department and wider university including supporting health and safety and risk assessments and supporting the roll out of new project initiatives

Senior Research Officer Key Skills:

• Previous administrative experience in a Higher Education setting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with students, academics, and other stakeholders
• Good organisation and time management with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines whilst working effectively within a small, supportive team
• Highly proficient in IT skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to the success of the University's research programmes. If you possess the necessary skills and experience and are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please apply today!

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