The Photon Science Institute (PSI) was established to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and to maximise the potential applications of photon science.

With a comprehensive leading laser and spectroscopy infrastructure, PSI delivers high quality fundamental and applied research, accessible postgraduate education, tailored industrial training and forges strong business relationships by disseminating its knowledge and expertise.

The Institute continues to evolve and enable world-leading science and engineering - most recently expanding the access of its capability through the Henry Royce Institute, the UK's National Institute for Advanced Materials and Innovation.

This role provides high level Executive Assistant and administrative support to the Director of the Photon Science Institute, as well as wider support across the PSI and Royce Facilities team.

You will take a key supporting role in the day-to-day running of the PSI building, working proactively with members of the academic and professional services staff as well as supporting on-site events and meetings.

You will have experience of working in a clerical/reception customer service environment, along with excellent organisational and time management skills.

You will need good communication skills and the ability to work with students, staff and external collaborators, giving a professional view of the Institute.

As both PSI and Royce are dynamic organisations, you will need to demonstrate self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

What Can You Expect In Return

The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

What you will get in return:
• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme.

• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme.

• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.

• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period.

• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Helen Ryder, Research and Facility Manager

Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

Email: [email protected]

Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.