About us
Join one of the country's leading Clinical Trials Units.
The UCL Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology brings together five expert research units: UCL Innovative Clinical Trials Unit (InCTU, formerly MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL), the Comprehensive Clinical Trials Unit at UCL, the MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Clinical Trial Innovation, and virtual partners:- Cancer Research UK/UCL Cancer Trials Centre, the PRIMENT CTU Across the Institute we design and deliver high-quality clinical trials, meta-analysis and epidemiological studies, across a range of diseases, that inform clinical practice globally.
We are committed to improving local, national and global health. Key areas of focus are continuing to deliver innovations in trial methodology to improve outcomes for patients, and training and developing the next generation of trialists. We work with academic collaborators in more than 60 countries worldwide and a significant number of commercial partners.
Within the Institute, the Innovative CTU leads research addressing internationally important questions, primarily in infectious diseases, cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
A key goal is to deliver swifter and more effective translation of scientific research into patient and public health benefits.
We achieve this by carrying out challenging and innovative studies. We work closely with MRC Centre of research excellence in Clinical Trial Innovation to develop and implement methodological advances in study design, conduct and analysis.
InCTU is a UKCRC registered trials unit.
We are seeking to recruit an Operations Administrator to support the work of this research unit.
About the role
An enthusiastic committed and professional individual is sought for the role of Operations Administrator. You will provide work closely with the Director of the Innovative Clinical Trials Unit as well as two other members of the leadership team.
You will work within a multi-disciplinary team and will be expected to provide administrative support across a wide range of core InCTU activities as the need arises, developing their understanding of the research environment in which the post will operate as well as promoting a positive working environment and being a team player.
Key Programme tasks will include, organising and minuting meetings and events, monitoring project milestones, assistance with procurement, expense and budgetary management, diary management and travel arrangements as required.
This post is funded for 2 years in the first instance.
About you
No two days are ever the same in the role we offer. This is a development level role for a highly organised, flexible candidates who is prepared take on a variety of tasks and manage their portfolio of work working directly with Senior Staff.
You should have strong communication skills (written and verbal) and be willing to work with personnel across the Unit ranging from Professorial and Clinical down to Trial Managers and operational staff.
In return we offer a supportive Team environment and the opportunity to develop your skills and ambitions.
Please attach a covering letter, with your CV, explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification that is included in the Job Description.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, to arrange an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Nav Kaur (n.kaur@ucl.ac.uk) ICTM HR (ictm.hr@ucl.ac.uk)
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
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