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Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment

Institute Administrator

Salary from £27,416 to £30,607 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £32,768 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years with potential to extend subject to funding

We are seeking a proactive administrator to join our team, with particular responsibility for organising activities and events, and will manage a varied workload providing office support to researchers and policy analysts.

The Institute Administrator will be responsible for the provision of efficient, professional and proactive administrative support for office-based requests, including meeting support and event activity, and be the first point of contact for visitors and enquiries. Working in a team of four institute administrators, and working closely with their line manager, this role will support the office environment and facilities with particular responsibility for assisting with the organisation of our events and our internal Research Seminar Series and Workshops.

Candidates will be expected to be highly organised with the ability to plan, prioritise, multi-task and work to deadlines, and have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand and convey information in a clear and accurate manner with attention to details. They will also have excellent IT skills and the ability to accurately maintain records, with evidence of the ability to work in an organised and proactive way across a varied workload. Providing a high standard of service and making a positive contribution to the team the post holder will work collaboratively under limited supervision. 

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities. This role is office based and working on campus.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email the Institute Manager, Harriet Carter h.c.carter@lse.ac.uk   

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5 February 2023 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.