Title: Challenge Centre Administrator

Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (12 Months)

Salary: £23,241 - £26,615

Location: Aberdeen Campus

REF: ANF/RLU/071/23

Closing Date: 15th May 2023

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

The Challenge Centres are in the establishment phase and require support for the underpinning structure and mechanisms to become recognisable ‘go-to’ entities. The Safe & Improved Food centre (SIF) has a specific role in development and liaison with the SeedPod food-hub, as well as other partners in food production and food safety. The associate will play a key role in development of the SIF centre activities: externally for publicity and network building, and internally for organisation, mapping expertise and capabilities, and evidencing for reporting. Specifically, the post holder will provide administrative centre support, evidencing and co-ordinating centre activities. The post-holder will link closely with the other challenge centre associates to coordinate joint centre activities. The successful candidate will have an understanding of academic institutions and the research environment.

There are four main elements for this role (i) in administrative support for developing and running the centre, (ii) communication with centre members and stakeholders, (iii) assisting with centre-run events and (iv) assisting in winning centre-relevant funding.

Closing date: 15th May 2023

Benefits / What you will get in return:

• Enhanced holidays (minimum 33 days per year)
• Enhanced pension contributions for teaching staff (7.2% - 11.9% employee and 14.9% increasing to 17.2% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the APPLY link.

Further information

Please read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.

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To apply for this role, please use the SRUC online application system. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.