DCF Reception & Administrative Assistant

The Dalton Nuclear Institute brings together the skills and expertise of the nuclear research community at The University of Manchester, creating the most advanced nuclear research capability in UK academia.

As well as a base on the Manchester campus, the Dalton Nuclear Institute operates the University’s radiation science centre, the Dalton Cumbrian Facility (DCF).

DCF is situated on the Westlakes Science Park in West Cumbria, at the heart of the largest concentration of nuclear facilities in the UK and provides the world-class expertise and experimental facilities to enable the research community to better understand the effects of ionising radiations on materials and chemical and biological systems.

We are seeking to appoint a Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive and proactive operational support to the Dalton Cumbrian Facility (DCF). The role involves flexibility and the ability to prioritise tasks to deliver operational support for staff, students and visitors within the facility and wider research community.

• To ensure a high quality, professional and welcoming reception service at the Dalton Cumbrian Facility (DCF), acting as first point of contact for staff, students and visitors.
• To work as part of an admin team supporting all aspects of administrative activities involved in safely operating and maintaining an academic research facility, facilitating smooth running of day-to-day activities.
• To provide administration support to the Management, Academic and Operational Teams

Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

What can you expect in return

The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Rebecca Shepherd

Email: Rebecca.shepherd@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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