Team Administrator | 12-month fixed-term (Maternity Cover)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Administrator to join our Cellular Genetics Programme for a 1-year fixed-term contract or secondment to cover maternity leave. This role provides comprehensive administrative support to Programme Faculty, their teams, and supports the delivery of their objectives by working within a high-performing Team Administration function., This is an excellent opportunity to join our team and make an impactful difference to the science that is delivered. You would be joining a tight-knit Team Administration function with a diverse range of backgrounds as well as the wider Institute Administration Network both of which promote personal and professional development. This will give the successful candidate the opportunities to grow and build their potential and as a team who are highly focused on continuous improvement, there will be opportunities to engage in a wide range of initiatives.

To excel in this role you will need the following skills and experience:

• Proven comprehensive secretarial / PA or administrative experience at senior manager level.



• As a key interface between our research teams and our central support teams and processes, you will have strong communication skills and a 'can-do' attitude.


• You should be a highly organised, efficient, self-motivated and energetic individual who is able to work independently in a dynamic environment with flexibility, adjusting to varying priorities and finding solutions to challenges that arise.


• You will need to be tactful and discrete in communication and respect confidentiality. The ability to build effective relationships with members of the Institute and external partners at all levels is essential.


• Your personal qualities will include professionalism, personal drive, trustworthiness and the ability to work collaboratively.
  
  Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:


We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That's why we're committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018. The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.