An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Support Officer to join the John Innes Centre to support the Directorate in delivering our world-leading science.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our team. In this role you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Directorate, ensuring the efficient operation of daily activities.

This role requires a proactive and dynamic individual with excellent organisational and communication skills, capable of managing complex schedules, handling confidential information, and collaborating across various teams. The post holder will work closely with Executive Assistant and Head of Directorate as well as other Administrators to support and enhance the delivery of an efficient and smooth-running office function.

The ideal candidate

The successful candidate will have 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths and proven experience of working in a support role, ideally experience working closely with a senior management team. They will have proficiency in minute taking and excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and manage conflicting demands.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential to the role. Candidates with previous experience of working in a Research Institute or similar academic environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Additional information

Interviews will be held in person at the John Innes Centre on 7 April 2025

Further information and details of how to apply can be found here, or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1004864.

This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options.

We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity.  As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

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