Job Description

About the role

We are looking for a talented, hard-working, motivated individual to join the team at the Diabetes Research Centre (University of Leicester), part of the University of Leicester College of Life Sciences. The post holder will provide administrative support for the Diabetes Research Centre's research, teaching and education programmes, as well as other teams within the Centre where appropriate. Please see the job summary form that accompanies this advert for a more detailed overview of the roles and responsibilities involved.



The role will be based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre within Leicester General Hospital. The Leicester Diabetes Centre has a proven track record of clinical teaching and research excellence, built on the strong collaboration between the University of Leicester and the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

About you

As a Teaching and ResearchAdministrator, you will have suitable qualifications and/or suitable experience for the role (please see job summary for details) along with a working knowledge/experience of relevant systems, processes and procedures, including Microsoft Office software packages. You will have excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently (with appropriate guidance and supervision) and as part of a team. You will have good time management skills and a professional approach to work (including maintaining confidential information), as well as a willingness to learn and adapt as part of growing team.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Jack Sargeant on jack.sargeant@uhl-tr.nhs.uk



Applications for job share will be considered.

As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Full-time, part-time (minimum 0.6, 21 hours per week), or job share considered, fixed term contract for 24 months with possibility of extension subject to funding