The eFutures 4.0 Clerical Officer will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a national UKRI (EPSRC) funded work programme, based out of and managed by Queen's University Belfast.
eFutures 4.0 focuses on building a community of electronic systems experts, both nationally (UK) and internationally, via events, conferences, policy papers, visits and other initiatives. The project has four primary work programmes: (1) Semiconductors; (2) Women’s Pilot; (3) Interdisciplinary Conferences; and (4) Policy, road mapping, and futures of technologies and society.
Working within a small, collaborative team of three project managers and four investigators, the postholder will provide a wide range of administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth operation of eFutures 4.0, partnerships and events. The role involves acting as a first point of contact for eFutures 4.0, organisations, helping to build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of parties.
This varied role offers the opportunity to contribute to a project that addresses real-world grand challenges through the lens of next generation technologies.
About The Person
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA1. *A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include English Language and Mathematics or NVQ Level 2 Administration (or equivalent).2. *A minimum of 12 months (demonstrable) recent and relevant work experience in an administrative environment to include evidence of the following:
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
Fixed-term contract 48 months or to 31 August 2030, whichever is soonest. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
What we offer:
Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/.
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity
If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application - http://go.qub.ac.uk/internationalstaffsupport.
Candidate Information