Projects Administrator

2 months ago


Stockport, United Kingdom UK Biobank Full time
DescriptionWhere can a Projects Administrator work with projects and programmes in an organisation that improves the health of everyone, everywhere?

UK Biobank is helping to pioneer new pathways in health, believing that people have the right to live longer and more fulfilling lives. 

We’re a team aiming to make a difference to millions of people on this planet - and an employer who cares passionately about the diverse range of professionals who have come together to drive our incredible journey. 

This role is pivotal to that journey.

Does this sound like you?The answer is “yes”, if you have a keen interest in developing your career within a project and programme management environment. The key responsibilities are;

  • Managing the administration of project / programme meetings
  • Managing the administration, control and filing of project documentation
  • Assisting project managers and project delivery teams to work within the project / programme management framework
  • Produce, maintain and update reports, KPIS and other project documents (e.g. SOPs)
  • Update project budgets and record / allocate costs
  • Arrange meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute documents to facilitate effective meetings

Within this role you will be enabling and empowering us to make our vital work even more impactful, for the benefit of millions of people.  

Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with expected 2/3 days per week in the office (based in Cheadle, Stockport until 2026 when we move to Manchester Science Park).
Is this ‘You’?Reporting to the Project Management Office Manager, you’ll have:

  • Demonstrable administrative experience
  • Excellent standards of written and verbal communication
  • Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Sharepoint and Teams
  • Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to work to deadlines
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy
  • Able to report on progress and to seek support when required
  • Able to appropriately prioritise tasks, often working without day-to-day supervision

If that is ‘You’, find out more about an exceptional role that offers an outstanding rewards package.        

Our passion for diversity and equity means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.

What's on offerWe have a range of benefits here at UK Biobank, some of the highlights of those are:
  • 26 days' annual leave (which increases with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
  • Holiday buy scheme (buy up to 1 week of additional leave per year)
  • A paid day off for your birthday (in addition to annual leave)
  • Flexible (hybrid) working, including modern offices in Stockport (based in Cheadle, Stockport until 2026 when we move to Manchester Science Park)
  • USS Pension Scheme which is a ‘hybrid’ defined benefit/defined contribution scheme 
  • Enhanced family leave (available from day 1 of employment)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Professional subscriptions reimbursement (where applicable)
  • Free gym on site 
  • On site Canteen 
  • Subsidised lunches (£5.50 contribution per day when working on site) and refreshments 
  • Free car parking 
  • Employee discounts portal
  • 20% Discount at EE
  • Employee Assistance Programme 
  • Eye-care scheme
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Life Assurance cover
 #LI-Hybrid

The job advert closing date may change, so we recommend that if you are planning to apply that you do so without delay. UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants. The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases – such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life. UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 250 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.
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