Institute Operations Administrator

About this Role

The Manchester Institute of Biotechnology is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join its operations team providing professional PA, administrative and communications support to the Institute Director and Leadership Team.

The post holder will report directly to the Institute Operations Manager and will be part of a team working flexibly across organisational boundaries supporting a culture of excellent service provision and continuous improvement.

This is a dynamic and critical role to help facilitate the smooth running of Institute providing professional PA, administrative and communications support to the Institute Director and Leadership Team, with a range of tasks related to operations management, estates, risk, compliance and health and safety provision.

This role is ideal for candidates looking to get involved in project and operations management, assisting in the promotion of the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, one of the leading biotechnology institutes in Europe. 

Applicants should have significant relevant experience of working with administrative processes in a customer facing office environment, ideally within an international, academic, scientific working environment.

Candidates should have the ability to prioritise their own workload in meeting requirements and deadlines, with strong literacy and numeracy skills. Evidence of self-motivation and the ability to work flexibly either alone or as part of a team is essential. 

This is a full-time role working 5 days a week. The role is based at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology on Princess Street. 

Manchester Institute of Biotechnology

The Manchester Institute of Biotechnology was founded in 2006 to facilitate cross-disciplinary research to develop new biotechnologies that have applications in human health, the energy economy, food security and the environment.

We are home to over 40 research groups who lead a portfolio of pioneering research projects that continue to advance our knowledge and uses of biotechnology. This research is helping to drive the UK’s strategic development of biomanufacturing, specifically in the areas of pharmaceuticals, value-added chemicals, advanced materials, and next-generation biofuels.

The impact of our work is reflected in the quality, volume, societal and economic impact of our research and our ability to produce highly employable scientists and engineers – future leaders with a deep appreciation of, and the ability to drive, innovative biotechnology research and applications.

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. 

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

Blended working arrangements may be considered 

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Lesley-Ann Miller (Operations Manager)

Email: l.miller@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 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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