Administrative Assistant

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong>Contract type: 1 year fixed term contract</strong></div><br> <div><strong>Hours: 36.5 hours per week</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Trials Team in the Early Phase Clinical Trials Unit at the Churchill Hospital.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will play an important role in the early phase clinical trial unit providing effective an effective administrative support service for the team running our clinical cancer research programme.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This post is largely office/computer based and assists in staffing a communications hub that has daily contact with a wide range of professionals at all levels. The post holder will act as a point of contact and assist with facilitating the induction and access requirements for new staff starting and leaving the unit as well as maintaining the regulatory training database and reminder database.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The wider administration team provides flexible cover and helps manage the Centres&#8217; broader research coordination needs, which the post holder will assist with</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience and have strong communication (written and verbal English) skills.</div><br> <div>A good team player, who works well on own initiative but also seeks guidance and follows instructions comfortably.</div><br> <div>You will be well organised and methodical, able to prioritise and work well under pressure and have a positive and flexible approach.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees&#8217; wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> </ul><br> <div>&#160;<strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only applications received before noon on 28 January 2025 can be considered.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>