Research Administrator

An exciting new and varied research administration role has arisen to provide administrative support on a new project developing novel treatments for depression and PTSD through the manipulation of memory and sleep.  The successful candidate will be a strong team player with exceptional customer service skills and a can do, flexible attitude, and will provide a comprehensive and professional administration support role. The varied role will include research, financial administration and general administrative processes and procedures, as well as event administration support. This post is full-time (35 hours per week), is fixed term for 1 year and is immediately available Salary: £26,444 - £29,605 per annum (Grade 4) with 4 annual increments up to £29,605 per annum (final salary at top of grade). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances. For informal enquiries please contact Professor Penny Lewis at lewisp8@cardiff.ac.uk  Responsible to: Professor Penny Lewis/School Executive Officer Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 40 days annual leave (including bank holidays), blended working (meaning you will be able to work from home for some of your time), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. As the biggest university in Wales – and a major employer, with more than 7,000 staff – we are an ambitious and innovative university located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression. IMPORTANT NOTE TO CANDIDATES: It is the University’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing and we only invite candidates to interview who clearly evidence that they meet (or partially meet) each of the essential criteria. During the application process you will be asked to attach a supporting statement. This statement must outline how you meet the criteria below and we recommended formatting this by using each criteria as a sub-heading and providing your relevant experience/evidence below each sub-heading. It is crucial that you save your supporting statement with the vacancy number (eg. 1234BR) in the filename as failure to do so may result in it being omitted from your application. Closing Date: 2 February 2024 Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.