Administrator

Department

School for Business and Society

Salary

£28,081 - £31,387 a year (Reduced for part-time working)

Grade

Grade 4

Contract status

Fixed term

Hours of work

Part-time

Based at

University of York campus

Interview date

To be confirmed

Posted Date

06/01/2025

Apply by

19/01/2025

Job Reference

13784

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At the University of York, there is a prominent strand of research which focuses on social security and poverty, and foregrounds everyday experiences of life on a low-income. This research is collaborative in approach; and creates wide ranging opportunities for impact through direct work with policymakers and the media. Key projects include Changing Realities, Safety Nets, and Family Finances; with projects working across institutions and with colleagues from outside academia (i.e. Child Poverty Action Group and Resolution Foundation). All of these projects are overseen by Professor Ruth Patrtick, who is based within the School for Business and Society, an interdisciplinary school.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive administrator with excellent interpersonal and communications skills to support the projects that Ruth Patrick leads. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and pro-active team, and to be part of seeking to build real and lasting impact through research.

To provide operational administrative support across a range of research projects, all of which have a broad focus on social security and poverty. Working under the line management of the Administration Manager, the role holder will provide a responsive, proactive and high-quality administrative service to support busy research projects.

As part of the Changing Realities and Safety Net project teams, you will work collaboratively with academic and external colleagues, as well as with wider stakeholders. The role will suit someone who is highly motivated, able to learn quickly and work independently.

This role is available on a part time basis (22.20 hours per week, 0.6 FTE) and with fixed term funding until 30 June 2026.

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: Please contact Ruth Patrick, [email protected]

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

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