Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Drochaid Research Services Ltd. is a contract research organisation based at St Andrews, Scotland with a particular focus on innovative catalysis to enable a sustainable future. We serve a wide range of companies in the energy and chemicals sectors, from start-ups to large global enterprises. We pride ourselves on our technical excellence, agility and industry know-how, and are looking for a capable and confident

office professional

to provide high-quality administrative and operational support.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Administrative Assistant will provide essential operational, administrative, and organisational support to ensure the smooth running of daily business activities. This part-time role is ideal for a highly organised, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide operational and administrative support

to staff and leadership, including assistance with meetings, travel, and day-to-day coordination.

Deliver front-line support

to customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders via phone, email, and in-person interactions.

Manage order processing

, including direct orders, Oracle orders, credit card orders, and follow-up activities.

Maintain inventory and supplies,

including kitchen, stationery, and chemical inventories, and coordinate timely reorders.

Carry out finance-related administrative tasks

, including reconciliations and credit card processing.

Support compliance and recordkeeping

, including updates to registers, contract reviews, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Assist with branding and PR activities

, including updates to the company website, social media channels, and related communications tasks.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Proven administrative or office-support experience.
Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Confident communicator with a professional manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Oracle or similar systems is an advantage.
Ability to plan and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
Prior involvement in PR or communications activities is an asset.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Job location: on site in St Andrews
Job type: part time (16-20h per week)
Salary: pro rata based on full time benchmark salary of 25-27k pa

To apply, please send a CV with references to:

cathy.dwyer@drochaidresearch.com

School/Unit:

St Andrews Innovation

Posted:

09/12/2025

Closing date:

09/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59