UKDTN Coordinating Centre Administrative Assistant

Directed by Professor Cath Mummery, the UK Dementia Trials Network (UK DTN) is a national initiative aiming to accelerate the set-up and delivery of early phase clinical trials in dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases, strengthening the UK's capacity to deliver high quality, timely clinical research in this area.

The UKDTN Coordinating Centre, based at UCL and UCLH, is responsible for the strategic set up, coordination and delivery of the programme, including the implementation of the UK wide network. The team brings together expertise in trial operations, finance, contracts, communications and external engagement to support the successful delivery and growth of the UKDTN.

About the role

We are recruiting a Centre Administrative Assistant to join the team and work closely with the administrative team to support the smooth day to day running of the UKDTN Coordinating Centre.

You will be a key point of contact for the Centre, providing proactive and flexible administrative support across a wide range of activities, including meetings and events, research and publication records, HR administration, and support for the wider UKDTN network.

This is a dynamic role with evolving priorities, requiring close collaboration with colleagues across the UKDTN Coordinating Centre and wider national network. Although based at UCL in London, the role has a national remit and involves regular liaison with academic, clinical, and external partners across the UK, including NIHR Biomedical Research Centres and Clinical Research Facilities.

The role is available immediately and funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) for one year in the first instance with the possibility of further extension.

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 50% of time on site.

About you

You will have a good standard of general education to A Level/NVQ Level 4 in administration (or equivalent experience) and proven experience in an administrative support role, ideally within Higher Education.

Experience of managing meetings and events, including agenda preparation and minute taking, is required for the role, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

We will consider applications to work on a part time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Institute prides itself on operating in an all inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visitour EDI website for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Gold award , in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.