About the role

We are seeking a Global Health Research Centre Administrator to join the Leicester Diabetes Centre, one of the UK’s leading NIHR research facilities. You will provide administrative support to the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions, working with our partnering organisations across the UK, India and Nepal to improve health outcomes worldwide.

In this role, you will manage correspondence and diaries, coordinate meetings and events, arrange international travel, and support recruitment, financial processes and information systems. Working with senior academics and colleagues, you will play a key part in ensuring the Centre’s activities run smoothly and contribute to impactful global health research.

About you

You will bring proven administrative experience, excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure. Educated to A level standard or with equivalent experience, you will be confident working independently while also collaborating with colleagues and partners. Accuracy, attention to detail and clear communication are essential, with experience in higher education or committee support an advantage.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Mrs Tracy Kumar on [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.