Centre Administrator/Pa

Centre for Experimental Cancer MedicineDepartment: Barts Cancer InstituteSalary: £31,421 - £38,165 per annum (Grade 3)
About the RoleApplications are sought for a Centre Administrator/PA to provide administrative, budgetary and secretarial support to the Centre Lead, the Centre Senior Management Team and other academic staff (>5) in the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine (CECM) in their execution of Centre-related tasks and assisting in the planning and organisation of the Centre's activities. The post will be based in the CECM, Barts Cancer Institute.Job purpose
* To provide administrative, budgetary and secretarial support to the Centre Lead and Deputy Lead, Centre Operations Manager and other assigned members of staff in the ECMC in their execution of Centre-related tasks, and assisting in the planning and organisation of the centre's activities. * To service Centre committee meetings, taking responsibility for the preparation of agendas, precirculating relevant documentation, reporting on administration, taking minutes and acting on action points accordingly. Job purpose * To provide administrative, budgetary and secretarial support to the Centre Lead and Deputy Lead, Centre Operations Manager and other assigned members of staff in the ECMC in their execution of Centre-related tasks, and assisting in the planning and organisation of the centre's activities. * To service Centre committee meetings, taking responsibility for the preparation of agendas, precirculating relevant documentation, reporting on administration, taking minutes and acting on action points accordingly.
PA Duties: * To provide administrative and secretarial support to BCI CECM Centre Lead Professors Peter Schmid and Deputy Lead Professor Thomas Powles * Complex diary management of both professors, ensuring commitments are communicated effectively. PA Duties: * To provide administrative and secretarial support to BCI CECM Centre Lead Professors Peter Schmid and Deputy Lead Professor Thomas Powles * Complex diary management of both professors, ensuring commitments are communicated effectively.
Secretarial and Administrative Duties * Act on behalf of Centre Leads on delegated tasks, according to college requirements e.g. approve staff annual leave on College HR platform, approve POs on Agresso / College finance platforms, reconcile credit card statements monthly on behalf of purchasing card holder, submit and sign documents on behalf of Centre Leads. Secretarial and Administrative Duties * Act on behalf of Centre Leads on delegated tasks, according to college requirements e.g. approve staff annual leave on College HR platform, approve POs on Agresso / College finance platforms, reconcile credit card statements monthly on behalf of purchasing card holder, submit and sign documents on behalf of Centre Leads.
HR Support: * Support the Centre, working with Centre Administrator and Centre Manager, in the recruitment process, throughto termination of staff contracts. * To liaise with the College HR Department and the Institute Manager regarding recruitment, appoin HR Support: * Support the Centre, working with Centre Administrator and Centre Manager, in the recruitment process, throughto termination of staff contracts. * To liaise with the College HR Department and the Institute Manager regarding recruitment, appoin
About YouEssential requirements for this post include being educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Significant administrative experience, including accounts administration as well as the ability to priorities a varied workload and meet deadlines, is essential. A demonstrated ability to communicate well, work within a team and maintain good attention to detail are also essential. Previous experience in a research/clinical trial environment would be an advantage.The post is full time for one year initially. Starting salary will be in the range (£31,421 - £38,165) per annum inclusive of London Allowance.
Must have:
Higher education experience
Experience within clinical sector
BenefitsCompetitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability.
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