Project Licence Drafting Assistant

The Department of Biomedical Services is seeking to recruit a Project Licence Drafting Assistant with suitable skills to carry out tasks within the Home Office Administration Unit and Training team.

What We Offer

We offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits, they include.

•         Possibility of Flexible Hybrid Working.

•         An excellent contributory pension scheme

•         38 days annual leave

•         A comprehensive range of childcare services

•         Family leave schemes

•         Cycle loan schemes

•         Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

•         Discounted bus travel and Season ticket travel loans.

The department is committed in supporting and developing our staff and opportunities which staff are encouraged to make the most of to enhance their personal and career development.

About the Role

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.

The post holder will provide drafting advice and assistance to principle investigators applying for project licences under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, to support their biomedical research programmes. The post holder will also act as secretary to one of the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Boards. 

About you

You are required to hold a biological science degree or equivalent qualification.   

You will have excellent communication skills including the ability to write for publications, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings and have an extensive knowledge of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. This post holder will report directly to Home Office Administration Unit Supervisor.

You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail, able to prioritise your own workload in a busy and demanding environment.

Application Process

Applications should be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement/covering letter explaining how you meet the job requirements with details of two referees as part of your online application.

Owing to the nature of this position any offer of employment with the University will be subject to a satisfactory security screening.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. In the first instance please contact the HR Assistant on [email protected] between the hours of 08.30 and 15.30 who will supply you with the unique reference number that must be quoted on all applications.

Applications received without this unique reference number will not be shortlisted.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 18th November 2022.