"Operations Administrator (Research)"

The post

This role will be based within the Faculty of Natural Sciences and will support Asian Fish Welfare Network Project.

The Institute of Aquaculture at the University of Stirling has been awarded funding through Open Philanthropy to develop an Asian Fish Welfare Network (AFWN) which supports research, training and communication activities that build capacity at individual and institutional levels towards improved fish welfare practices throughout the aquaculture value chain in Asia. This three-year project builds on similar prior funding for the project “Improving Farmed Fish Welfare in Asia” (2022-25), which focused on activities in Thailand and Vietnam. The new AFWN project will continue in the current countries and expand into Indonesia.

Responsible for managing the administrative support of the Asian Fish Welfare Network project, you will be expected to digest, organise and interpret complex information quickly and accurately to support the delivery of the project. A highly organised and flexible approach along with excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is essential.

Description of duties

Project administration

• Provide programme administrative support to the project team, including monitoring progress to plans, and providing and coordinating of relevant information for key reports, papers, and presentations to help ensure key deadlines are met
• Ensure that all data is captured in a timely and accurate manner and available in the appropriate governance
• Coordinate and have responsibility for documentation and maintenance of any programme funds

Faculty and university wide activities

• Lead and participate in specific projects on behalf of professional services colleagues
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to personal development and undertake development in skill areas related to the post
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grade of the post, as directed by line manager

Essential criteria

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level or equivalent (where no formal qualifications are held, additional relevant experience is required)

Knowledge & experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, resilience and ability to prioritise a demanding workload in a pressurised environment, while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy. High standard of literacy with the ability to draft correspondence: Accuracy and an eye for detail
• Ability to manage and monitor a variety of tasks at the same time, work pro-actively and to organise and prioritise their own work and that of others

For further information, including a full description of duties, essential criteria and details on how to apply, please see Vacancy details | University of Stirling