Senior Research Administrator – CG6640NB
School of Philos Anthro & Film Studies

School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies Salary: £23,487 - £27,116 per annum Start Date: As soon as possible Fixed Term: 4 years

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies Research Team as a Senior Research Administrator at the University of St Andrews.  The post will take leadership for a range of activities within the School Research Team, support the overall delivery of research administration across the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies and be the lead administrator for the COST project (interdisciplinary research network that brings researchers and innovators together from across Europe). 

 

The role holder will be flexible and be able to prioritise the needs of students, academics and the School.  They will process excellent team and relationship management skills, sound judgement and effective problem-solving skills. They will have experience of working in a busy, customer focused environment and be committed to enhancing the School’s service to students, staff and external contacts.   

 

Experience in a similar role in a University or research environment with an understanding of finance within Higher Education would be advantageous but not essential.  

 

This is a full time position on a fixed-term contract for 4 years.

 

For informal enquiries, we encourage those considering applying to contact the School Manager for Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies, Rachel Cumberland (rc87@st-andrews.ac.uk) or the Research Coordinator, Lisa Neilson (ls40@st-andrews.ac.uk).  

 

We are fully committed to equality and diversity in our recruitment and employment policies.  We operate family-friendly hours for core meetings and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for staff.   

 

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.    

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.  

 

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.  Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/.  

 

Closing Date: 7 December 2021  

 

Please quote ref: CG6640NB                      

 

Further Particulars: CG6640NB FPs.doc

 

 

School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies 

Salary: £23,487 - £27,116 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

Fixed Term: 4 years

Vacancy Description
School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies Salary: £23,487 - £27,116 per annum Start Date: As soon as possible Fixed Term: 4 years
 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies Research Team as a Senior Research Administrator at the University of St Andrews.  The post will take leadership for a range of activities within the School Research Team, support the overall delivery of research administration across the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies and be the lead administrator for the COST project (interdisciplinary research network that brings researchers and innovators together from across Europe). 

 

The role holder will be flexible and be able to prioritise the needs of students, academics and the School.  They will process excellent team and relationship management skills, sound judgement and effective problem-solving skills. They will have experience of working in a busy, customer focused environment and be committed to enhancing the School’s service to students, staff and external contacts.   

 

Experience in a similar role in a University or research environment with an understanding of finance within Higher Education would be advantageous but not essential.  

 

This is a full time position on a fixed-term contract for 4 years.

 

For informal enquiries, we encourage those considering applying to contact the School Manager for Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies, Rachel Cumberland (rc87@st-andrews.ac.uk) or the Research Coordinator, Lisa Neilson (ls40@st-andrews.ac.uk).  

 

We are fully committed to equality and diversity in our recruitment and employment policies.  We operate family-friendly hours for core meetings and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for staff.   

 

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.    

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.  

 

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.  Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/.  

 

Closing Date: 7 December 2021  

 

Please quote ref: CG6640NB                      

 

Further Particulars: CG6640NB FPs.doc

 

 

School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies 

Salary: £23,487 - £27,116 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

Fixed Term: 4 years