Personal Assistant

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

About us

The Institute of Ophthalmology is committed to a multi-disciplinary research portfolio that furthers an understanding of the eye and visual system linked with clinical investigations targeted to specific problems in the prevention and treatment of eye disease.

The combination of the Institute's research resource with the resources of Moorfields Eye Hospital, which has the largest ophthalmic patient population in the Western World, opens the way for advances at the forefront of vision research and provides an unparalleled setting for research and training in ophthalmology.

About the role

The postholder will be responsible for providing the full range of professional PA, administrative and organisational support to Professor Mariya Moosajee.

This role will require an individual with outstanding communication and organisational skills who can actively engage and enhance the functioning of the research group. They will need to understand the research projects and be able to liaise with the team to compile research reports and support with grant administration. They should be able to work under pressure with the minimum of supervision. Tact and discretion are essential.

The post is available for 3 years in the first instance.

This is a part-time role at 0.5FTE (18.25hrs per week). Flexible working arrangements are available.

About you

The PA will be responsible for providing the efficient and timely professional PA services to Prof Mariya Moosajee. The post holder is required to improve and maintain systems to maximise efficiency, anticipating administrative needs and ensuring that all work is produced to a high standard and meets specified deadlines. The PA will be working closely with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO) administrative teams including HR, finance and lab managers.

Job description cannot be exhaustive and so the post holder will carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Prof Moosajee.

What we offer

Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays as well as enhanced parental pay and more. Visit to find out more.

Application Process

Applicants should apply online. To access further details about the position and how to apply please click on the 'Apply' button above.

Please ensure you attach your CV and provide a personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria to support your application.

Interviews will be held on 13th August.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit to find out more.

£34,605 to £39,980 pro rata

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