Research and Engagement Administrator

Location: Docklands Campus
Salary: starting from £32,868 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Post Type:  Full Time
Post Type:  Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 04 June 2023
Interview Date: Wednesday 14 June 2023
Reference: PS109S2023

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University of East London

We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives though education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and crafting a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About us

The Office for Postgraduates, Research and Engagement provides a holistic, professional support service with responsibility for championing and co-ordinating the UEL's research strategy and activity relating to the development and support of research at the University. The Office for Postgraduates, Research and Engagement is internally and externally networked with a strong focus on public and community engagement.

About the Job

The Research and Engagement Administrator will be a key member of the team and will plan, deliver and co-ordinate a variety of administrative tasks in support of team and university wide processes, information capture and records retention around key initiatives and stakeholder engagement. The role holder will provide secretariat for the University Research Degree Sub Committee and for a range of other reference and steering groups.

Benefits Package

Here are UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our amazing work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits include: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 28 days holiday (inc 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a shared success bonus of £4,250 pa, subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on; Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

Equal Opportunities

UEL are an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to adopt our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are passionate about our environment and aim for success, we want you to apply today!

Further details: Job Description & Person Specification 

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail hrhub@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.