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Co(l)laboratory Programme Transition Administrator
Grade E (£26,712 - £28,047 p.a. pro rata)
This is a fixed-term role for 6 months. Working days and working pattern to be agreed with individual candidate.
About the Role
The pioneering Co(l)laboratory Programme has an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Programme Transition Administrator, based at our City campus with flexible hybrid working.
The Co(l)laboratory programme is an innovative, eight-year, £5.1 million project supported by Research England and delivered by Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham via their Universities for Nottingham partnership. It brings together researchers, civic and community organisations, and local citizens to deliver meaningful change through collaborative research. Over eight years, the programme will train 50 PhD candidates and 25 research placement candidates in locally relevant, challenge-based research, all guided by the insights and priorities of Nottinghamshire communities.
Joining the busy, diverse, and collaborative Co(l)laboratory Programme team, you will play a crucial role in the next phase of the programme as it sets out to scale up its activity across additional Higher Education institutions.
You will be involved in all aspects of administration, including, but not limited to, liaising with a wide range of colleagues of varying seniority across multiple institutions, organising essential meetings, compiling clear and accurate records of new information and processes, and creating new information resources.
The ideal candidate will have a strong customer focus and negotiating skills. You will be a proactive person, able to work under your own initiative and professional judgement, and using your initiative to find solutions to new challenges arising in your role. You will be able to prioritise your workload and to be effective in changing situations is key. Vital to the role, you will possess strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks to ensure that deadlines are met promptly and accurately. You will be an excellent team player with the proven ability to work well under pressure.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office applications, in particular, Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel.
The fixed term contract is for 6 months to support essential transitionary period tasks.
Interviews: w/c 9 April 2025
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible part-time working patterns - we're focused on finding the right person for the role.
About Us
Our Research Culture and Environment team offers a unique opportunity to shape the cultural landscape, collaborating with diverse talents and influencing the university's rich cultural tapestry. Our ambition is to be recognised as a force for good. We are passionate about transforming lives through academic and civic engagement and we work together with businesses and communities to tackle some of society’s toughest challenges.
If you're passionate about creating a vibrant and inclusive community, apply now to be part of a team that celebrates diversity and innovation. Elevate your career at NTU - where culture meets excellence!
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Dr Matthew Young (Co(l)laboratory Manager) at matthew.young@ntu.ac.uk
Join Us
- Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
- Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
- 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- And a whole lot more…
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
