Postgraduate Research Operations Assistant

2 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

We are urgently looking for 2 administrators to work on a 6 month contract in Manchester. Excellent public sector client with excellent rates and benefits of working with Adecco.

Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities or Duties:

- To provide administrative support for Postgraduate Research operations as directed by the assigned line manager.
- To act as the first point of contact for Postgraduate Research operations (specifically the area assigned) and provide information, advice and guidance on routine matters, knowing when to escalate to others as appropriate.

Postgraduate Research Coordinator
- To work flexibly as required across the business, supporting the delivery of their priorities, operating at all times as a single cross team.
- To have awareness and active engagement with the need for diversity and inclusion in all that we do for example, when working with individuals who identify with a protected characteristic under the Equality Act, students who are underrepresented in highereducation as outlined in the widening participation strategy.
- To generate bespoke correspondence, record replies and maintain accurate records as required.
- To assist in the production, amendment and maintenance of documentation to support local processes.
- To place financial orders for the procurement of goods and services in accordance with financial regulations and procedures
- To organise room bookings and catering requirements and provide support for meetings as required.
- To act in accordance with and promote University policies, procedures and requirements at all times - in particular those relating to health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion and information governance.
- To have a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion policies.
- To support the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures.
- To support the work of the team with appropriate management information, data, and analysis.
- To deliver excellent customer service.
- To play an active role on relevant groups and actively participate in communities of practice for particular areas of activity in order to share ideas.
- To undertake such other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility for the role, as directed by your line manager.
- To assist with the delivery of projects and activities.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.



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