Structural Studies Divisional Administrator

Starting Salary £32,005 - £40,769 per annum

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK

The Structural Studies Division has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and professional administrator to join an award-winning Institute. We are seeking a highly organised and professional administrator to provide proactive support to the Heads of Division in their execution of the leadership and management of the Division.

The Divisional Administrator (DA) will carry primary responsibility for HR and financial management for their Division and for decision-making associated with specific aspects of these and other administrative functions. The post holder is expected to manage and be responsible for all aspects of Divisional administration and support to best effect, paying due attention to corporate requirements, the need for efficiency and effectiveness, and the needs of the researchers within the Division.

Prior office management experience preferred; strong attention to detail; ability to work without supervision; excellent time management skills; exceptional communication and customer service skills; technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs; strong prioritisation and organisation skills; ability to handle confidential information; meticulous and methodical record keeping; ability to multi-task and think on the feet.

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is a research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is an entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found atwww.ukri.org .

Working for UKRI MRC provides a whole host of benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement (40 ½ days including bank holidays and privilege days) and Benenden Healthcare membership. You will also have access to employee shopping/ travel discounts, on site sport and social facilities, as well as salary sacrifice cycle to work schemes and childcare vouchers.

To apply and access full details of the vacancy please visit our job board at https://mrc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-1/tmpwid-7c20_1d396251-2252-4867-8a5b-3b9423c960ff/candidate/postings/1622 .

If you are unable to apply online please contact us at [email protected] .

Closing date: 23 August 2021 

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening.

The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer who participates in the Disability Confident scheme.