Senior Research Administrator

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This is a fixed term post for a Senior Research Administrator within the Applied Parkinson’s Research Group (APRG). The post is available immediately until 30th June 2024 Based in the University of Plymouth’s Northern Campus (Plymouth Science Park), you will provide administrative assistance for the APRG and will predominantly support the Edward J Safra ‘Accelerating Clinical Trials for Parkinson’s Disease’ (EJS ACT-PD) project. EJS ACT-PD aims to fundamentally change the way we evaluate Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs) in Parkinson’s disease, with the ultimate goal of accelerating the identification and introduction of DMT’s into clinical care. Under the guidance of the both the manager at the University of Plymouth (UoP) and the Project Manager at University College London (UCL), you will be primarily responsible for supporting three working groups under the UoP remit: Infrastructure, Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) and Trial Design. You will be actively involved in coordinating and supporting regular meetings, (including agenda setting and taking minutes), internal and external communications, processing financial transactions as well as other administrative support for the Group. You will have a counterpart research administrator based at UCL and both will be required to cover each other’s work during any absence such as leave or sickness. You should have recent complex administrative experience, and have excellent IT skills. You will manage your own workload, seeking guidance and advice where necessary from the Research Group Manager and the team. You must be well organised, possess strong communication skills. Experience of working in, or with, the National Health Service (NHS), health administration or a research environment is essential. You will be self-directed with excellent administrative skills, capable of working collaboratively but also independently. The majority of the meetings are undertaken online. A flexible attitude to working hours is required on occasion to facilitate events or meetings. For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please contact Research Group Manager Sue Varley sue.varley@plymouth.ac.uk by email in the first instance. Find out more about what we do: Applied Parkinson’s Research Group. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed term basis until 30th June 2024 due to funding. Requests for less than full time (LTFT) working will be considered. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 20th September 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia. Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£27,131 to £31,411 per annum - Grade 5

Package:

Full-time, Fixed-term

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

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June 2024

Based in the University of Plymouth’s Northern Campus (Plymouth Science Park), you will provide administrative assistance for the APRG and will predominantly support the

Edward J Safra ‘Accelerating Clinical Trials for Parkinson’s Disease’ (EJS ACT-PD) project. EJS ACT-PD aims to fundamentally change the way we evaluate Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs) in Parkinson’s disease, with the ultimate goal of accelerating the identification and introduction of DMT’s into clinical care.

Under the guidance of the both the manager at the University of Plymouth (UoP) and the Project Manager at University College London (UCL), you will be primarily responsible for supporting three working groups under the UoP remit: Infrastructure, Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) and Trial Design. You will be actively involved in coordinating and supporting regular meetings, (including agenda setting and taking minutes), internal and external communications, processing financial transactions as well as other administrative support for the Group. You will have a counterpart research administrator based at UCL and both will be required to cover each other’s work during any absence such as leave or sickness.

You should have recent complex administrative experience, and have excellent IT skills. You will manage your own workload, seeking guidance and advice where necessary from the Research Group Manager and the team. You must be well organised, possess strong communication skills. Experience of working in, or with, the National Health Service (NHS), health administration or a research environment is essential.

You will be self-directed with excellent administrative skills, capable of working collaboratively but also independently. The majority of the meetings are undertaken online. A flexible attitude to working hours is required on occasion to facilitate events or meetings.

For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please contact Research Group Manager Sue Varley sue.varley@plymouth.ac.uk

by email in the first instance.

Find out more about what we do: Applied Parkinson’s Research Group.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed term basis until 30

th

June 2024 due to funding. Requests for less than full time (LTFT) working will be considered.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 20

th

September 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

Job Description

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£27,131 to £31,411 per annum - Grade 5

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Professional/Support Services

Wed, 7 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Full-time, Fixed-term

37

FT Temporary Fulltime All Year

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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Plymouth University
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