About the role

This post supports the work of the National Cardiac Surgery Trials Initiative (NCSTI). Established in 2020., This consortium brings together patients, clinicians, and researchers to develop new research proposals that address nationally identified research priorities in cardiac surgery.

Through effective, efficient, and consistent support to the Project Manager, you will facilitate the engagement of stakeholders within the programme. This will involve high-quality administrative support in the day-to-day running of the NCSTI.

This post is funded by HRUK.

About you

The successful candidate will work with other team members to carry out project-related tasks to a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail. You will have excellent IT skills to include Microsoft software, and website development/maintenance. It will also be essential to have experience of arranging and coordinating meetings, events, and travel

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Hardeep Aujla at [email protected]

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.