"Executive Assistant"

About us

The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a biomedical research institute where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. LMS is one of three directly funded MRC research institutes and enjoys close links with our partners at Imperial College London and at the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

About the role

Successful candidate will provide vital, high-level administrative support to the LMS Director and Head of Operations within a fast-paced scientific environment. This dynamic role involves proactively managing complex diaries, resolving high-level scheduling clashes independently, coordinating international travel, and acting as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders. The role offers a high degree of variety, from drafting correspondence to acting as a delegate for administrative approvals and supporting the Senior Leadership Team. The post holder will also be expected to prepare briefing materials in advance.

About You

We are looking for a resourceful and reliable professional who thrives when using their initiative to solve problems in novel situations. You should possess exceptional communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of confidentiality. The ideal candidate can balance competing priorities with tact and diplomacy. If you are a well-organised individual who prides yourself on judgment, social awareness, and ability to work independently, your skills will be highly valued in this challenging yet rewarding position.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family-friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Please follow this link to find out more - Benefits

How to apply

For full details of this post and to complete an online application, click on the 'Apply' button above and upload your CV, names, and contacts of two references along with a cover letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification). Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.

Please quote reference number LMS 2778.

Closing date: 8 March 2026

Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff