Impact Acceleration Account Administrator

RKE - Research

Are you looking for a new challenge? We’re seeking an exceptional individual to play a central role in the administration of our £1.25m ESRC IAA 2023-28 programme, and our £564,000 EPSRC IAA 2022-26 programme. You’ll be providing advice and support to applicants and award holders, helping organise a range of impact-related events in conjunction with external partners, and helping to produce regular reports on the impact which has been achieved by our IAAs. 

You’ll be based in the University’s Research Services team, and will report to and work closely with the University Impact Manager (who is also the ESRC and EPSRC IAA Manager), and with the Senior Impact Acceleration Account Officer. 

The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive Research Impact Team which is dedicated to helping researchers to optimise the real-world impact of their research at every level from local communities to the global economy and society.  

We’re looking for a flexible and adaptable individual who has experience of working in a busy clerical or administrative role, including working with electronic filing systems. We’re seeking someone who has excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload, and multi-task effectively; the ability to work as part of a busy team; a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Whilst you will be required to live within a commutable distance from the Aston campus and to be on campus on a regular basis, dynamic working, which supports a balance between office-based work and home working, is the norm across the University.

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Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We are committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan/, recognised by a silver award, and we are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk

At Aston University we focus time, energy and resources on making this a great place to work. Please refer to our Aston University Benefits page where you can see how Aston recognises the contributions staff make and the comprehensive rewards and benefits packages available to staff. 

Below are some of the benefits of working with Aston University: 

• Excellent training and development opportunities. 
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family friendly policies
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available

 The salary being offered for this role does not meet the minimum threshold required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. For candidates who do not already have a Skilled Worker visa, it is unlikely that Aston University will be able to offer sponsorship under this route. Please click here to see the Home Office guidance for more information.

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Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working.  Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk