Location University of Warwick Campus, Coventry Department School of Life Sciences Position Type Permanent Salary £31,236 to £34,610 per annum
To find out more about this varied and valued role you are welcomed and encouraged to liaise with Emma Over, Executive Assistant to the Head of School and School Services Office Manager at .
A Teams call, phone call or visit can be arranged for you to get a greater understanding of what the position entails in School of Life Sciences.
We are seeking to appoint an organised, IT literate, customer-focused forward-thinking Technical Services Co-ordinator to provide comprehensive technical administrative support to the School of Life Sciences, with the support of the Technical Admin Assistant.
The successful applicant will focus on providing and developing administrative provision to support academics and the Technical Services Team in relation to laboratory activities, with a particular focus on ensuring good health and safety and statutory compliance in our lab environments as well as supporting with efficiency.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an environment that wishes to be at the forefront in enhancing compliance through simplifying, streamlining and improving administrative processes. There will be a particular focus on the use of Power Automate in Sharepoint to bring about these enhanced processes.
You will have a penchant to own new concepts, processes and systems to shape how we operate more effectively.
School of Life Sciences is a large department, with a great deal to be proud of, keen to invest in and develop our staff starting with a comprehensive induction programme and, most importantly, to bring about the best possible outcomes for all our stakeholders.
About You
The successful candidate will be a well organised, proactive and positive can-do person, who is approachable and collaborative with a calm professional manner. You need to be able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, see continuous improvement as an every-day feature of the role and be able to work on your own as well as part of a number of teams. You will be motivated to help people, introduce change whilst keeping an eye on system and administrative details and impact.
This is a newly revised and enhanced role and a wonderful opportunity to gain some really valuable experience in a friendly and supportive team, to build positive relationships, prioritise initiatives and to put your strong IT skills to the test.
Every day will be different and we will play to your strengths. We are a small admin team, so the role will entail being hands-on and supporting with other admin and customer facing tasks within the SLS School Support Team.
We have a commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition through the range of benefits which include an attractive pension scheme, 26 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
If you have the interest and a customer service solution-focussed approach to be a valued part of School of Life Sciences, we would love to hear from you.
About The Department
School of Life Sciences
For further information about the School of Life Sciences please see our website at http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci
The School of Life Sciences (SLS) is a cohesive, enthusiastic community that works together in an open, welcoming, inclusive and highly collaborative environment. We have a friendly professional, technical and operational services staff of about 120 who provide a range of support to ensure that the department can successfully deliver on all it offers in a pro-active and positive way. In addition to this there are a further 160 research/academic staff.
Our Gibbet Hill Campus is shared with Warwick Medical School and our new IBRB is a new shared facility which opened in 2022. Our campus has a range of teaching spaces and labs, and world class research labs and support infrastructures.
Research Technology Platforms (RTPs) and Bio-Analytical Shared Resource Laboratories are located in SLS to ensure that its researchers have access to the latest, high-quality instrumentation. Our professional services and technical services teams support all areas of teaching and research work with pride and with a team and customer-focused approach, understanding the importance of its continued success.
SLS is internationally recognised for its research and we attract multi-million research awards every year from a variety of funding sources and have circa 1800 students comprising undergraduates, postgraduate taught masters students and research students.
We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent environment; this ethic has enabled us to gain an Athena SWAN Silver award. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited by this role, we encourage you to apply, even if your past experience does not match exactly. We also encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/
* World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
* Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.
Applications should include a CV and a covering letter expressing the reasons for your interest in this post. Within this information you should demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this role by specific reference to each of the essential, and where applicable, desirable criteria detailed in the person specification.
Your CV Should Include
* Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
* Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).
Your Cover Letter Should Explain
* Your motivations for applying to the role.
* Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the person specification.
All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.
For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.
* Interview Date: Thursday 5th and Thursday 12th March 2026
* Start Date: To be confirmed
Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.
What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
* An attractive pension scheme.
* 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.
We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.
* Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
* The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
* All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.
Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
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