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Administration and Project Support Officer

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Administration and Project Support Officer This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements The Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) has a mission to accelerate the delivery of the UK’s net zero commitments by unlocking the potential of solutions to reduce energy demand as part of a transition to a fairer and healthier society. This post is to provide support to two of the five research themes led from the Institute for Transport Studies. The Place theme (led by Prof. Greg Marsden) explores how a more locally sensitive set of solutions could deliver more rapid and relevant change. The Governance theme (led by Prof. Kate Pangbourne) explores how to change decision-making processes to accelerate delivery. We are looking for an Administration and Project Support Officer to join the EDRC team at Leeds. As a core member of the team, you will have a varied role liaising with the wider EDRC operations team led by University of Birmingham and supporting the effective operations and activities of the Place and Governance themes based at ITS. We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic team player to support the organisation and delivery of a wide range of online, hybrid, and in-person meetings and events, support research delivery, and report and promote research outputs as well as linking our contributions to the wider Centre team. Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas What we offer in return 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom including Christmas (pro-rata for part-time roles) Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more! To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Tina Shield, Project Officer Email: c.a.shield@leeds.ac.uk Email details to a friend Apply Online Further Details: Candidate Brief Share: View All Vacancies

Benefits

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom including Christmas (pro-rata for part-time roles)
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

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