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This is a full time/fixed term post until 31 March 2024

Interviews for this opportunity will take place on 6 April 2023

Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.

Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fourth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, in the top 70 universities globally for social impact, and first in Scotland for health and wellbeing, and reduced inequalities, for which we are also ranked 21st in the world (THE Impact Rankings, 2022). In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe (BIGGAR Economics, 2022).

GCU is committed to widening participation, and delivering positive outcomes for our students. We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from 130 countries. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit (NMAHP-RU) has been hosted by GCU since 1994 and is funded through the Chief Scientist Office, Scottish Government. We are leads and co-applicants on multiple NIHR, Chief Scientist Office and charity-funded trials and service evaluations across our three research programmes. The Unit has specialised and dedicated methodologists in statistics, record linkage, complex service evaluations, systematic reviews (Cochrane, and qualitative), randomised controlled trials, consensus methods and qualitative research. The Unit also has a substantive researcher development scheme for all staff that provides support for grant writing, paper writing, and skills development.

We require an Administrative Assistant to support the NMAHP RU, working with colleagues across the Unit and wider University to ensure a flexible and responsive professional support service. This role will include, reconciliation of financial data and preparation of reports, maintaining databases, arranging travel bookings and general office support.

The successful candidate should have an HNC in administration or demonstrate relevant experience. A good understanding and experience of managing financial records and preparation of reports is essential. You should have excellent organisational skills and an ability to maintain clear and accurate records and it is essential that you are proficient in all Microsoft IT systems.

If you wish further information on the role please contact Lorna Kerr at [email protected].

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).

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