Administrator to the Family Wellbeing and Healthy Livelihoods Teams

Role Description

Department and Role

The Department of Health Sciences is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced research Secretary/Administrator to work with two teams in the Public Health and Society Research Group. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and highly efficient individual to provide professional secretarial and administrative support to the Family Wellbeing Team, the Healthy Livelihoods Team and associated research projects. 

The role will involve a diverse workload and extensive communication with a wide range of people both internal and external to the University. A friendly and helpful manner is essential, combined with the ability to use initiative and judgement. The balance of the workload will fluctuate according to demands, and flexibility will be essential in this post. The role will involve providing administrative and secretarial support to multidisciplinary research projects. The ideal candidate will be someone who exhibits an energetic, professional and thorough approach to their work, who has excellent IT skills, strong interpersonal skills, enjoy working as a member of a team, who is enthusiastic and prepared to learn new skills and have a flexible approach to work. The successful candidate must have the ability to prioritise workload, multitask and work to tight deadlines. 

The role is to start ASAP until 31 March 2026. Part time working would be considered (minimum 0.8 FTE).

The University of York offers flexible working patterns and a number of family friendly initiatives. As a Department we are proud to foster a supportive culture that helps staff and students contribute fully, flourish and excel, to reach their full potential. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion as well as the values of the Athena SWAN Charter in all our Departmental activities 

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Level 2 qualification including Maths and English. (Qualifications at this level include five GCSEs at grade A*-C/ grade 4-9). We also welcome applicants with equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of working in a varied administrative role effectively balancing competing priorities with thorough knowledge of administrative procedures and processes used in a busy office within a large complex organisation
• Experience in using digital technologies including Google applications and Microsoft Office and the ability to use digital communication channels and maintain website and social media platforms
• Ability to act as a point of contact, arranging internal and external meetings and making travel/accommodation arrangements
• Competent in diary management
• Professional and confident in dealing with a wide range of people and situations 

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Sarah Blower  (sarah.blower@york.ac.uk) or Michelle Scaife (michelle.scaife@york.ac.uk)

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. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork