Centre Operations & Staffing Coordinator

University of Kent; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK university in Canterbury is seeking a Centre Support Officer to provide coordination and operational support for research and innovation projects. The role requires strong administrative skills and the ability to monitor workloads effectively. Candidates should have substantial experience in administrative roles, excellent IT skills, and organisational abilities. The position offers hybrid working options and extensive leave benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to contribute to academic operations.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

43 days' leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Corporate healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a similar role providing administrative support and coordination.
• Experience of setting up administrative systems and procedures.
• Experience of project management demonstrating excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement processes to effectively monitor workloads and project requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for staffing requirements across the research centres.
• Provide regular reporting to the Research Centre Directors on staffing levels.

Skills

Administrative support

Project management

Excellent IT skills

Organizational skills

Education

A-Level or equivalent with GCSE in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

Tools

MS Office packages

Project management tools

Job description

A UK university in Canterbury is seeking a Centre Support Officer to provide coordination and operational support for research and innovation projects. The role requires strong administrative skills and the ability to monitor workloads effectively. Candidates should have substantial experience in administrative roles, excellent IT skills, and organisational abilities. The position offers hybrid working options and extensive leave benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to contribute to academic operations.