Deputy Science Support Officer
The Marine Biological Association
Hours: 20 hours per week, working pattern to be agreed with Line Manager
About the role
Are you interested in marine biology and keen to use your administrative abilities to support a world-class research programme? Then join us at the Marine Biological Association (MBA) as our Deputy Science Support Officer. This is a new role developed to support our Science Support Officer as the MBA seeks to expand its research activities further and with new Research Fellows joining the organisation.
You will work with our research community to help administer their grants, from developing proposals and budgets through to close-down processes at the end of the grant period. You will need excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to communicate clearly and work proactively, sometimes to tight deadlines. This will be a highly varied role, which may offer scope for growth in the future. If this sounds like a good fit for you, then apply today.
Salary and benefits
- Salary based on experience within the range above.
- 30 days annual leave pro rata plus Bank Holidays.
- 3 Privilege Days given by the MBA (used during festive closure week).
- Pension scheme – the MBA will contribute 10% of basic salary into a defined contribution scheme with staff making a 3% minimum contribution. The MBA will match additional employee contributions up to an additional 5%.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Low-cost bookable parking on site.
For more information on the role please see the Job Description
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and seek talented people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives in order to enhance all that we do.
How to apply
Please email recruitment@mba.ac.uk quoting reference 1025DSSO. You will need to provide the following to apply:
- Covering letter that outlines your previous and most relevant experience and explains how and why this makes you right for the role.
- CV of education and employment history along with details of two referees (one must be your current or most recent employer). References will not be sought in advance of interview.
- Confirmation of your right to live and work in the UK*.
Your application will not be considered without this information.
* Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Interviews will take place week commencing 8 December at the MBA in Plymouth. You will only be notified if you are shortlisted for interview.