Administrator, Ihrr

**Administrator, IHRR**
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**Job Number**:
**23001267**
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Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience

Grade 4: - £23,144 - £24,533 per annum

Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time

**Contracted Hours per Week***: 35

**Working Arrangements***: hybrid working (details to be confirmed)

**Closing Date***: 03-Sep-2023, 5:59:00 PM

**Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement***: Not Applicable.

**Administrator, IHRR**

**Grade 4: - £23,144 - £24,533 per annum**

**Open-Ended/Permanent - Full Time**

**Closing Date**:
**Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable.**

**The University**
- At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.
- Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.
- We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here.

**The Role and the Department**

The Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR) was established by Durham University in 2007. It is a multi-disciplinary institute supporting researchers from across Durham University and beyond to make a difference in how people live with emerging hazards and risks.

Reporting to the IHRR Manager, the Administrator will be a committed, enthusiastic professional who relates well to people at all levels. They will be expected to demonstrate a high level of initiative and be confident in dealing with diverse groups, including donors, visiting researchers, Heads of Faculties, Departments and Colleges, and research groups across the University.

The Administrator will be expected to work flexibly to deliver exceptional administrative support and guidance to the Institute staff and its stakeholders. Working closely with senior IHRR staff and colleagues, they will take responsibility for the fundamental and general Institute administrative services, as well as organising events and research activities, creating and maintaining financial records, purchasing items, booking travel and accommodation, and servicing meetings. The role will also manage and develop the Institute’s profile through the website and social media. You must be able to work independently as well as part of a team and keep calm under pressure. The Administrator will also provide administrative support to the Biophysical Sciences Institute (BSI) and the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing (WRIHW). Task assignments will be overseen through the IHRR Manager in consultation with the appropriate officers from BSI and WRIHW on a need’s basis.

**Working at Durham**
- A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

- 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year
- No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
- Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- On site nursery is available and children’s clubs in the summer holidays.
- Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
- There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community.
- Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
- We offer generous pension schemes.

At Durham, we recognise that our staff and students are our greatest asset and we want to support the health and wellbeing of all. Hybrid working supports this ethos and provides many benefits to our colleagues, including empowering people, where their role allows, to work in a manner which is more suitab