We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as an Administrative Assistant, to provide high-quality administrative support to a number of Principal Investigators and their groups.

The postholder will be an active team member, working closely with the wider MRC PPU Admin team to support, co-ordinate and plan the wide-ranging administrative activities of the Unit. You will provide high-quality administrative support and work with colleagues in order to meet team and Unit objectives and deadlines.

Your priorities will include:

• Provide high-level administrative support to academic staff and researchers

• Assist with MRC PPU recruitment and onboarding of new staff

• Deal with high volumes of complex national and international travel

• Process purchase orders/purchasing card transactions

• Schedule meetings and events, book rooms and organise catering

Who we’re looking for:

• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Capable of working to a high level of accuracy and reliability even under pressure

• Able to deal confidently with sensitive and confidential information

• Flexible, able to respond promptly and positively to regular interruptions to workflow

We are one of the UK’s leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and academic Schools), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.

For further information about this position please contact Alison Hart at a.y.hart@dundee.ac.uk