Job Description

Support Assistant - School of Biomedical Science

Role:

Support Assistant

Department:

School of Biomedical Sciences

Grade: 4

(25,804 - 28,031 per annum)

Responsible to:

Administrative Co-ordinator

Campus:

Coleraine

(Permanent / Full-Time)

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of secretarial support to the Head of School/research Director and/or staff within the School, working as an integral member of the business support team within the School, promoting a teamwork ethos, supervising other clerical staff and providing guidance and support where necessary. The post holder will be responsible for initiating, responding to and re-directing (as necessary) internal and external enquiries by phone, mail and email creating a customer-focused and student-centred culture; liaising with senior officers, academic and administration departments, and external bodies, to ensure effective communication. The post holder will be required to prepare and format a wide range of documentation including reports, lecture materials, letters, agendas, minutes etc. arranging for printing and distribution of material as required.

Closing Date:

9th December 2025 at 23.30

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please check your options here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

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We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

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Job ID :

039806

Location :

Coleraine

Close Date :

09-Dec-2025