Operations Assistant

About the role

Do you have excellent administrative insight and wish to diversify your skill set? The Department of Life Sciences is seeking a highly organised Operations Assistant to provide high level operational support. You will support the coordination of key activities across HR and departmental administration, helping to ensure the smooth, effective and compliant running of a busy department.

What you would be doing

You would be providing vital administrative and operational support to the Head of Department’s (HoD) office. This includes the Executive Assistant to the HoD and Director of Operations (DoO). The key areas of responsibility are in administration, project support, recruitment and selection, Human Resources, office management, finance, along with some general responsibilities.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who can be flexible and proactive within a fast-paced environment with the ability to consider long-term process improvements and administrative provision.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time, open-ended post (35 hours per week).

Requests to work part-time would be considered at a minimum of 0.6FTE.

Please note you will normally be expected to spend 60% of your time on-site in this role.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact:

Mrs Geetika Masters g.masters@imperial.ac.uk