We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Support Assistant to provide administrative and project support to the CLIMB-BIG-DATA Project at Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), based in Norwich, UK.

CLIMB-BIG-DATA is a collaboration between leading UK universities working to deliver a cutting-edge bioinformatics platform to support microbiology research groups.

The role

The main purpose of this Project Support Assistant role is to provide vital administrative and organisational support to the Project Manager and wider team delivering the CLIMB-BIG-DATA project.

You will provide vital assistance in organising meetings, managing diaries, arranging domestic and international travel, drafting documents, managing expenses, website maintenance, and providing user support for the CLIMB-BIG-DATA platform. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a pioneering project at the forefront of microbiology research

The role is based at the QIB in Norwich with occasional travel to project partner sites.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate should have A level (or equivalent) in Information and Communication Technology, education to a degree level is desirable. They will have the initiative to work independently with minimal supervision and excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines. They will have experience of website development and authoring and working in a research environment in Higher Education, research funding agency, industry or government body.

Additional information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £27,750 to £34,500 pro rata depending on qualifications and experience. This is a part-time post for a contract of 16 months.

Further information and details of how to apply can be found on the HR website, or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1004565.

Interviews will be held on 29^th November 2023.

Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sectors of society.  The Institute supports equality of opportunity within the workplace and expects all employees to share and display these values.  To support our commitment, we have a range of family, faith and diversity friendly working arrangements to help all staff achieve excellence in their area of work.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. 

The closing date for applications will be 20 November 2023.

The Quadram Institute Bioscience is a registered charity (No. 1058499) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.