Job Description

The University of Northampton are seeking a knowledge exchange and enterprise administrator to support the existing team.

The purpose of the role will be assisting and supporting the Head of Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise and the wider team in the day-to-day operations of the University's knowledge exchange and enterprise projects. The role will entail the provision of assistance in record keeping, project management, data collection and reporting. The role will also support events and activities developed by the team.

Duties and responsibilities

Act as a first point of contact in relation to the internal or external enquires focused on knowledge exchange and enterprise activities. o Deal with enquiries from academics and professional staff relating to knowledge exchange and enterprise. Produce monthly activity reports and arrange team meetings as required. Liaise across departments and faculties to support the coordination of enterprise income generation activities. Support University processes for capturing and recording data about external relationships, partnerships and projects. Contribute to a monthly Research and Enterprise e-bulletin including information, news, funding opportunities and events. Support the Head of Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise and the Dean of Research, Impact and Innovation in HEIF and KEF and KEC related work. Organise events and workshops for the department. To include room/venue bookings and liaison with organisations, internal/external facilitators on event, catering and IT requirements. Support academic and professional staff hosting events related to knowledge exchange and enterprise - including promotional material and feedback. Provide financial administration (for example, processing purchase orders) for the team ensuring that budget codes and documents are prepared for audit purposes where necessary. Communicate effectively with academic and professional service staff to resolve queries in a timely manner. Disseminate HR, Health & Safety and Finance information to the relevant teams. Record sickness absence for team ensuring HR policies and procedures are adhered to.

Skills and experience

Educated to A level/NVQ level 4 or equivalent with GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or equivalent.

Administrative experience in a busy office environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrable experience of working with Information Technology (particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Excellent organisational and time management skills with attention to detail

Ability to research, analyse, summarise and clearly present complex numerical and factual information for a range of audiences

Excellent communication (written/verbal)

Numerate and capable of manipulating statistical

Self-motivated and committed to excellence

Persuasion and negotiation skills

Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

Customer focused and service-driven

Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Location

Waterside Campus - The UON

Additional information

Please note this is a temporary role for 3 months in the first instance.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 13.65 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person