Job Description

Job number

BUS00786

Faculties

Business School

Departments

Business School

Salary or Salary range

36,381 - 39,379 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Part time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

5 Jun 2025

About the role

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Leonardo Centre on Business for Society (one of the research centres in the Business School) is growing rapidly and needs extra support. Therefore, we are looking for a part-time (0.5FTE) Centre Administrator. This role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, with an opportunity to change into a full-time, permanent position. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain experience working in the research centre, collaborating with business partners to create positive social and environmental impact.



https://www.imperial.ac.uk/business-school/faculty-research/research-centres/leonardo-centre-business-society/

What you would be doing

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Providing secretarial and administrative support to the staff of the Centre to support them in fulfilling their research, working closely with the Centre Coordinator and Communications Manager. Providing Executive Assistant support to the Scientific and Executive Directors of the Centre. Supporting Centre Coordinator with the HR recruitment process. Providing finance services for the Centre to support the smooth running of the Centre and its research activities. Assisting in planning conferences and seminars for the Leonardo Centre. Assisting in organising internal and external meetings and visits, such as Advisory Board meetings and other events, drawing up itineraries, booking venues, arranging audio-visual equipment, catering and hospitality. Supporting the Communications Manager in delivering communications support when required.

What we are looking for

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Educated to a minimum of A level standard or equivalent. Administration experience, ideally in the Higher Education Sector. Experience of standard finance procedures, including raising Purchase Orders, processing invoices and expenses. Experience of dealing with a variety of professionals and staff at all levels. A sound working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint. Experience of event management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal with a wide range of people, at all levels, with confidence. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality of private and/or sensitive information.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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This is a Part Time (17.5 hours a week) and Fixed term contract initially for 12-month based at South Kensington Campus.



You will need to complete an online application with a statement. Submissions of CVs alone will not be considered.



Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Yvonne Aftyka at i.aftyka@imperial.ac.uk

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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