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We are recruiting for our Higher Education client based in Uxbridge NW London.

Job Title: Administrator

Duration: 3 - 6 months temporary contract

Location: Uxbridge - this role will be 100% campus based

Pay: £15.48

To be the focal point for the Department's staff and provide a wide-ranging high-level administrative support to the Head of Administrative Operations as well as Academic and Research Staff and PhD Students.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Department Administration

Support the Head of Administrative Operations in developing and promoting the research theme portfolio and in building the research culture and ethos.
Act as the department focal point for all academic staff for departmental and general information.
Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Administrative Operations and ensure that they are briefed on important communications and correspondence at all times, particularly when away from the office.
Provide ongoing advice to BCAST staff with regards to all aspects BCAST administrative operations, and where necessary train staff in the correct departmental procedures.
Support the Head of Administrative Operations in the preparation and provision of reports, minutes and information, in a timely fashion.
Provide support to BCAST Committees as required, taking accurate minutes and distributing them in a timely manner.
Ensure and provide a comprehensive administrative support to the Head of Administrative Operations and the academic staff including booking venues, accommodation, equipment and hospitality, etc. within the University and, where appropriate, externally.
Maintain an overview of the administrative functions and ensure there is adequate support.
Monitor research grant and project documentation, working closely with the BCAST Manager.
Attend/participate in BCAST meetings as required.Experience

Experience of working in a supervisory administrative role

Experience of Higher Education administration

General financial management experience

Extensive senior level administrative experience

Experience of managing research grants and budgets, and setting financial targets

Proven success in completing tasks to tight deadlines and working without supervision

Experience in using various social media platforms

If you would like to hear more about this role, please apply and we will contact all short listed candidates.

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