SEIY Administrator

Role Description

Department

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is an international, non-profit, research and policy organization that tackles environment and development challenges. We carry out world leading research to inform sustainable development policy and practice at local, national, regional and international levels. 

SEI York is one of eight SEI centres around the world and is situated in the world-leading University of York. SEI York has expertise in air pollution and climate change; sustainable consumption and production; critical environmental governance; citizen science; and environments, human health and wellbeing. We are a Centre of 55 staff and 14 PhD students, and continue to grow. SEI York collaborates on projects with various departments and centres at the University and is involved in a number of international networks and coalitions.  We aim to ensure that there is a supportive culture at all levels and across all staff groups and offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements such as working from home up to 4 days a week.

Role

You will be a highly organised and personable individual joining the SEI York Administration team and supporting the day to day operations of the research Centre. You will be supervised by the SEI York Administration Manager who oversees the administration management of the Centre and you will support a wide range of administrative duties for SEI York. The ideal candidate will be someone who exhibits an enthusiastic, professional and thorough approach to their work. You must be able to demonstrate a high standard of administrative experience, possess excellent IT and strong interpersonal skills, enjoy working as a member of a team, be prepared to learn new skills and have a flexible approach to managing a diverse workload.  You will need to communicate effectively  with a wide range of people both internal and external to the University.  

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Level 2 qualification including Maths and English. We also welcome applicants with equivalent non-uk qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of organising a series of meetings and events, including disseminating appropriate information to make these meetings a success.
• Actively champions respect, inclusivity, equality and diversity
• A great communicator in both verbal and written formats.
• Delivers a quality service
• A proactive approach and the ability to apply problem-solving skills.
• Friendly, adaptable and able to work to tight deadlines - both independently and as part of a team.

Interview date: TBC

For informal enquiries: please contact Emma Holland or Lizzie White on (sei-admin-manager@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