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Science Support Administrator (Harpenden/Okehampton)
As part of Rothamsted’s transformation programme, Rothamsted is creating two new roles to provide essential administrative and organisational support to the 6 newly created Science Teams.
About The Role
Working closely with the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Executive Team, Science Directors and Science Team Leads, the Administrator roles will play a central role in supporting the day-to-day operational support to our science teams. These roles will be based at Harpenden and Okehampton (Devon) and will form a close-knit administrative team.
These roles will be both busy and varied and will provide opportunity to apply a broad range of skills in a collaborative and supportive environment.
About You
We are looking for two individuals who bring:
- Previous experience in applying organisational and administrative skills to support the work of a team
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- The ability to manage their own workload, time-manage effectively and prioritise a number of competing tasks
- A proactive, ‘can do’ attitude
- A willingness to learn
- Excellent use of a range of computer software applications including databases and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Commitment to working in a way that is consistent with Rothamsted values: embracing innovation and change, pursuing excellence, working collaboratively, acting with integrity
Role Details
- Contract: Full-time, Fixed term 3 years
- Location: Rothamsted Research (Harpenden & North Wyke)
- Salary range: £24,225 - £26,573 per annum
Closing date
- 10 August 2025
- Interviews will be carried out ASAP.
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Established in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK's leading Research Institutes delivering world class agricultural science. Our commitment to learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion and flexibility in working arrangements creates a positive work life balance and enables a welcoming environment for all prospective employees.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and all disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If this is required, please contact us. Applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or age are welcomed, providing the required criteria is met.
We have an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities.
