Personal Assistant

Would you like to be part of a national network that supports the delivery of health and care research across England? Are you an experienced PA with exceptional organisational skills?

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre (RDNCC) is hosted by the University of Leeds and, alongside 12 Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs) hosted by NHS organisations across the country, forms the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN).

As the first point of contact for the Directors you support, you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive PA service including working with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels, forming effective working relationships and providing first line administrative duties, diary and meetings support. You will have exceptional organisation and coordination skills with the ability to manage complex schedules. Working independently and applying good judgement, you will be expected to take the initiative and make decisions to handle workflow. Good communication skills and a professional manner are key requirements. You will also be expected to provide cross cover as needed to both the wider PA team as well as across the broader remit of the Governance Team.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues within both the RDNCC and wider RDN and liaise with other stakeholders as required. You will provide mutual support to colleagues and will be positive and flexible in the way you approach your work and support organisational change.

This role will be based in the RDNCC office on Queen Street, Leeds. We work in a hybrid way with an expectation that all RDNCC staff spend at least 40% of their time office based for the benefit of all staff to ensure collaboration and positive working relationships. We are also open to discussing other flexible working arrangements.

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: 

https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! Generous pension scheme options plus life assuranceHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports hallsPersonal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning teamAccess to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available

And much more!

If you are looking for a role that will provide an exciting opportunity to play a key role and to work alongside enthusiastic and supportive colleagues, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Thomas Metcalfe, Operations Coordinator

Email: t.g.metcalfe@leeds.ac.uk

Application process

As part of the RDNCC’s commitment to inclusion and equity of opportunity, our shortlisting stage is undertaken with names removed from job applications. Please do not include identifiable information in uploaded documents, file names or free text fields (e.g., names, photos, contact details) other than those specifically requested in the personal details section of the application form.

Closing Date: 13 Apr 2025

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £27,644 to £31,637 p.a.