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Form of workThis is an exciting opportunity for a Research Administrator to assist with the delivery of research project about reducing antibiotic prescribing by dental teams in Ghana and Uganda. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Research Administrator, with experience of working within an academic or research environment. The post holder will have duties surrounding operational administration, diary management, finance, procurement and organisation/note taking of meetings/events internationally.
The post holder will liaise with members of the project team and wider stakeholders across UK and Sub-Saharan Africa. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential. You also need to be able to travel to Ghana and Uganda as part of the project.
The Division of Dentistry is one of the six divisions in the School of Medical Sciences, within the Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health. The School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/
Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
What can you expect in return
The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Wendy Thompson, Clinical Senior
Email: wendy.thompson-2@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
