Part Time Assistant jobs in London

About us

The Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research (MPC) is a research centre dedicated to studying the causes of psychiatric disorders as well as the causes of individual differences in cognitive development. The overarching goal of the MPC is to understand the cognitive and neural underpinnings of neuropsychiatric disorders. Computational models of differences and changes in brain-behaviour relations are the Centre’s major theoretical tool. The Centre’s findings will provide information on how cognitive functioning can be maintained into old age and on how psychiatric disorders can be better recognised and treated more efficiently.

About the role

The Centre Reception and Administrative Assistant supports the activities of the Max Planck UCL Centre at Russell Square House by providing a reception and general office administration service, as well as support to the Director. With the Centre Research Coordinator, you will form the support team for the Centre in London and ensure operations are efficient and in line with UCL and funders regulations and financial requirements.

As a key and first point of contact for the Centre’s visitors, staff and researchers, the role is busy and varied and offers the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of activities.

The post is available immediately and is funded by The Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Centre for 12 months in the first instance.

The post is offered part-time at 21.9 hours per week (0.6 Full Time Equivalent) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, for 12 months in the first instance.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team (ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk).

For informal enquiries about the role please contact Dominique Drai (email: d.drai@ucl.ac.uk).

For a full job description please visit UCL’s online recruitment portal (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs) and search using vacancy reference B02-11405. To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please do not upload any additional attachments as these will not be considered by the selection panel.

About you

You will have a good standard of general education to A level/NVQ Level IV administration or equivalent relevant experience, and experience of working in a fast-paced environment. Experience of providing a successful administrative support function, ideally in a university or research environment and an understanding of data protection regulations is essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills, good computer skills, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently and proactively is also a requirement.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on EDI initiatives; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/equality-diversity-inclusion for more information about what we’re doing. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.